Snowy Owl Portrait

Got this little cutie at Ocean Shores a couple weeks ago. I went up on a whim and hoped for some good light. I was rewarded with 40 min of sun + one very cooperative owl! Too bad the sun came out a little too high and cast shadows over the eyes.

Gear = Canon 7D + 500mm f/4
Exposure Time = 1/2000 second
Lens F-Stop = ƒ/7.1
Exposure Program = shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 200
Exposure Bias (EV) = -1/3
Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment
Flash = Flash did not fire
Focal Length = 700 mm
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Freakin awesome Snowy portrait, Conrad! Beautiful IQ & detail, great BG, love those eyes, I think the shadow adds some nice depth. Well done! :cheers:

Holy excrement! This is an amazing portrait. As intimate as it gets. Stunning light, IQ and everything else. Just love it.

Very nice. I like the comp. The layered BG is lovely. Good exposure on the whites,
Gail

Hey Conrad

great shot as usual and to see you here on this forum!

Mike

Very nice, Conrad.
Nice BG, and the shadows don't bother me, it just looks sleepy!
Nice work getting this.

Nice close-up portrait, and I dig the BG. This guy even has little horns à-la Horned Lark!:S3: Nice details and exposure...

Excellent image Conrad! I like the eye contact, exposure, details and sweet BG.

nice colors and pose Conrad, your self critique about shadow in the eye nails it but other than that great. glad you had fun. very cool!