Barnowl in rain

[holger cremer]

After a long time not posting following a picture of a trip to the UK.
Taken in a rescue center for birds of prey.
CC welcome! Many more pictures under the new category on my HP!
Canon 1dx - 400 2.8 l is ii - f3.2 - 1/125 sec

[Randy Stout]

Holger:

I like the comp, the interesting but not overpowering environment, subtle rain streaks, and of course, the beautiful bird.

I like the subtle lighting. My first impression was to suggest a 1/4 to 1/3 stop increase in exposure, but the post gives a very nice sense of the dark day while still showing the bird well.

I might consider a version with the flower head to the far left side, mid frame, toned down just slightly (lower the luminosity) so as not to compete with the birds face.


Cheers

Randy

[Melissa Groo]

Wow. Love the 3d effect of this, the rain falling, the contemplative look, and the flowers. Beautiful image. I like Randy's suggestion on the lefthand flower.

[Ofer Levy]

As far as I understand it is BPN policy to put a (C) next to the title when posting images of a captive bird. Please respect the rules and those who don't want to see such images.
Thanks,
Ofer

[PhilCook]

As far as I understand it is BPN policy to put a (C) next to the title when posting images of a captive bird. Please respect the rules and those who don't want to see such images.
Thanks,
Ofer

I didn't know that...heavy duty ?

Anyway, it comes across well, and the white flowers work in well with the Owl, such a beautiful looking bird

[nzmacro]

Beautiful shot and gorgeous subject. I love it as is.

Danny.

[Daniel Cadieux]

As far as I understand it is BPN policy to put a (C) next to the title when posting images of a captive bird. Please respect the rules and those who don't want to see such images.
Thanks,
Ofer

We don't have such a policy on BPN for the title itself, but we do ask for disclosure - which in fairness the poster did in his text.

Very nice image Holger. I like the rainy weather and subdued light. Nice vertical comp. As for the flower Randy mentions...I'd be tempted to eliminate it fully.

[Ofer Levy]

Thanks for the clarification Daniel.

[Melvin Grey]

A very nice image with the soft light and rain adding 'atmosphere'. Nice composition - I agree about removing the BG flower head as it would not alter the 'story' of the image - I would also remove the swivel and link of the jesses just visible between the foreground flowers. You have stated that it was a captive bird at a rescue centre - it is still a very nice image.

[Marina Scarr]

Nice to see you posting again, Holger! Really liking the environmental feel of this one, the pastel of the flowers and the falling rain.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, setting, falling rain and composition. Excellent image Holger.

[holger cremer]

Thx for the nice words and ideas with cleaning up the background but must say i prefer to leave pictures as they are taken.
Also I personally like both kind of scenarios - very clean BG but also environmental contex BG so i also make sure I use setups / situations in both directions.
So clean BG pictures will follow :)