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Fascinating birds, these short-eared owls.
i cant get enough..
Last week i`ve got the chance to observe some of them...
it was a long way to drive and it was cold outside.. but anyway:
i am addicted ;)
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1DX, 840mm at f:8, ISO 640, Tripod and: No camouflage ! ;)
Love the environment and the subject. Nice wings up pose too.
I just wish the snow covered branch that is blocking the feet and tail was not there.
He is a bit angled away from us which is unfortunate.
But definitely a keeper!
Gail
It really looks like you had a cold day for shooting. You caught the focus right on the owl's face and any sharp capture of one of these is a good thing. Unfortunately, the owl is moving away from you and the foreground sticks are very distracting. Glad to hear you're going to keep trying.
I like the side view with the stretched wings, the snow environment is really nice too. I also wish the twigs weren't blocking parts of the tail. TFS
Lovely shot Eric - I understand your addiction! Keep going and you will get that elusive really top class shot.
If the twigs were not in the way this image would be in the top drawer. Well done however.
Yes, those FG twigs are unfortunate, but the others are pretty neat with the hoar frost. Good wing extension here.
That underwing detail is amazing as it they gray-blue sky and frost. Points mentioned above, no need to repeat, but I look forward to more of your images !
