Short-eared Owl

[Dave Leroy]

From a day or so ago. 5DIII, 500mm, f/5.6, ISO400, 1/1250, tripod, FF

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, sharpness, setting and complimentary BG. Excellent image Dave!

[Karl Egressy]

I like the natural setting and nice feather pattern, Dave.

[gail bisson]

This is lovely Dave.
I really like the neutral/earth colors and love the head turn and the sweep of the neck feathers.
I like your comp but if this was mine I would take some off the left.
Gail

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Nice neutral colors and great detail on the owl. I like the comp but would probably take a sliver off the top.

[Melissa Groo]

Wonderful job, Dave. I love the curving lines in the feathers and the look back. Wonderful colors and IQ. I would be very happy with this. It's my favorite owl and you've done its beauty justice.

[James Fuller]

i would move the bird higher in the frame if you have the canvas to spare.

[dankearl]

Nice sharp pose and a very nice comp, Dave.
Glad you left in the grasses on the right side.

[Marina Scarr]

Super look back pose and I like the inclusion of all the environment. Colors work very nicely together. Might have considered a little more DOF on the owl since you had ISO to spare with this body.

[Diane Miller]

The problem with cropping some off the top is cutting through the grasses. I agree that you left them contained in the frame, Dave. You could lower that entire right portion, if you're into such manipulation. If not, it's good as is. I agree with a little off the left, to get rid of the bright pieces of grass in the LL.

[Robert Holguin]

Great shot.
Love the pose, very nice light, and great comp.
Beautiful Owl.
Well done.

[gail bisson]

I meant to say a bit off the RIGHT!!

This is lovely Dave.
I really like the neutral/earth colors and love the head turn and the sweep of the neck feathers.
I like your comp but if this was mine I would take some off the left.
Gail

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Dave, lovely soft light, and the angled head turn has shown up the eye so well. Comp wise, I would take a bit off the top, and as Gail mentioned a little off the right too. Great sighting, and wish I could experience these guys in person.