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    Default DIVE!! DIVE!! DIVE!!

    Taken at in Marin, CA during a glorious sunset!

    Camera Make = Canon
    Camera Model = Canon EOS-1D X
    Camera Lens = 600mm f/4 Mark II + 1.4 TC Mark III
    Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/1250 second
    Lens F-Number / F-Stop = ƒ/5.6
    Exposure Program = manual control
    ISO Speed Ratings = 800
    Exposure Bias (EV) = 0
    Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment
    Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
    Focal Length = 840mm


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    What a cool pose Conrad, I like the visible eye and the owl pops so nicely. Superb background as well, good work

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vivaldo Damilano View Post
    What a cool pose Conrad, I like the visible eye and the owl pops so nicely. Superb background as well, good work
    Thank you Vivaldo!

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    WOW!! Great detail on the back. Head angle works so well with the wing position. Fine job.

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    Great catch well done, I would sharpen the head and neck just a little bit more just to see if it had a beneficial effect. Gorgeous colours and exposure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim King View Post
    WOW!! Great detail on the back. Head angle works so well with the wing position. Fine job.




    Thank you Tim!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonathan Ashton View Post
    Great catch well done, I would sharpen the head and neck just a little bit more just to see if it had a beneficial effect. Gorgeous colours and exposure.
    You don't think its a bit too crunchy already? I'll try it Jonathan! :)

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    Great work, Conrad. Would love to see this as a vertical just for comparison's sake. Super detail and pose. Another stellar barn owl from you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Melissa Groo View Post
    Great work, Conrad. Would love to see this as a vertical just for comparison's sake. Super detail and pose. Another stellar barn owl from you.


    Here you go as requested Melissa!


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    Wow! I think it's more powerful like this, Conrad! The detail just really jumps out at you now. I might give it a smidgen more room on the right.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Melissa Groo View Post
    Wow! I think it's more powerful like this, Conrad! The detail just really jumps out at you now. I might give it a smidgen more room on the right.
    I believe you're right Melissa! :)

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    Looks great as always Conrad! I like the vertical also. I'd probably try to blur or lighten the dark spots in the background. Otherwise, dynamic, sharp, pretty light--just great as always.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lyle Gruby View Post
    Looks great as always Conrad! I like the vertical also. I'd probably try to blur or lighten the dark spots in the background. Otherwise, dynamic, sharp, pretty light--just great as always.
    Darn! I missed looking at those distracting dark areas! Thanks Lyle!

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    great capture,like the vertical,with a bit more on the right,nice detail in the feathers.thanks.

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    Conrad, well done. I like the vertical crop a lot. Love the sharpness of the owl, details on the top wing, the eye, and the nice BG. I saw barn owl hunting like this only once, but the light was poor. This one really rocks!

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