Snowy Owl

[Doug Brown]

I posted very few Snowy Owl images from last year's irruption, but I got quite a few good frames. This image was one of my favorites. Getting the eyes wide open and symmetrical is key to a good Snowy Owl shot IMO, with few exceptions. Once the sun comes out, it gets progressively harder to accomplish that goal.



Canon 1D Mark IV, 600mm + 1.4x, f/6.3, 1/400, ISO 1000, manual exposure, hand held

[Randy Stout]

Doug:

The lighting was really soft (dark?) and those eyes are great. Nice subject isolation, with just a hint of texture in the grasses.

Sharp.

I could see playing with minor crops up from the bottom to reduce the impact of the perch a bit. I like the slightly off center placement of the bird.

Cheers

Randy

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Doug, good eye contact from those lovely yellow eyes, and overall the snowy is sharp and well exposed. I like the perch, so Im fine with your comp.

[Jack Breakfast]

Hi Doug! This shot is lovely. I don't agree with your point RE the symmetry and wide-openness of eyes, but I do think this shot is very nice. The bird looks great and I like the perch also...

[Melissa Groo]

Wonderful portrait, Doug. I like this a lot. There seems to be something plaintive in his eyes, which adds a lot to the image for me. Great comp.

[dankearl]

I also see the plaintive look, maybe getting homesick?
The perch is great!

[Karl Egressy]

I love everything about this shot, Doug. I think it is awesome. Wish it were mine.

[Marina Scarr]

Both the owl and perch have a lot of character. Love all the details in the feathers, esp on the face. Sure wish I could have made it out to shoot with you guys. I hope we don't have to wait too long for the next irruption.

[Jim Crosswell]

Excellent image Doug! I like the perch, pose, expressive eyes, IQ, exposure, light and composition.

[Shawn Zierman]

Cool image....love the expressive look on the owl's face and the wet, slightly bedgraggled looking plumage is distinctive.
I also enjoy the subtle background variations, particularly in the lower part of the frame...

[MohsenVahedipour]

Excellent composition, perch, eye contact & IQ.

[Doug Brown]

Appreciate the feedback everyone!

[arash_hazeghi]

I remember this one, it was a great shot!

[Doug Brown]

I remember this one, it was a great shot!

We had a great time Arash!