Snowy Owl

[Dave Leroy]

Taken In November, 5DIII, 700mm, ISO400, f/8, 1/250. cropped vertical from a horizontal

[Robert vanMierop]

Wow...love the owl, environment, exposure and background. Seems there is a lot of room above.

[dankearl]

Dave,
Stunning photo.
A tad off the top for me, but excellent detail, eye contact, BG, it pretty much has it all.

[Loi Nguyen]

Love those beautiful eyes, great details, sharpness, BG. The perch is a bit dominant, but it is what it is. Well done.

[supreet.sahoo]

Brilliantly exposed, nicely framed and a smooth bg, although I would agree on the space on top. . A very pleasing overall image.

[vishaljadhav]

Lovely frame here, the 2 tones in the background look nice, I like the composition with lot of space at top works for me here
THe eye contact is the highlight and so is the wonderful exposure you have on the white

[PhilCook]

My eyes go straight to the Owls eyes...so very clear and bright, perfectly exposed and loving the blue backdrop...just a hint of halo showing on the top of the head and left hand side of neck

[christopher galeski]

nice image,good exposure,sharp,good detail,like the perch.thanks.

[Don Lacy]

Love the contrast of the white Owl against the blue sky it really makes the image pop. I can see taken some more off the top and right side to making it a tighter crop but I am also fine with it as presented.

[Nick Palmieri]

Beautiful image. Whites are gorgeous! Another vote for a bit off the top.

[David Salem]

Great shot. I see allot of Snow Owls posted here and this is one of the best that I have seen. Perfect stare with both eyes lit. Exposure and details are beautiful and the BG is smooth. Another vote for more off the top. Nice!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Dave, good eye contact with those lovely yellow eyes, and popping nicely from the well exposed plumage of the snowy. I would leave the top, as I feel taking off there will make this too squarish, but I would take some off the RHS.

[Melissa Groo]

I like this a lot as is but could also see a version with equal parts taken off right and above. Stunning portrait, lovely colors, and yes, perfect exposure. That layered background is very nice.

[Sandy Witvoet]

Wowsa....!!!! I am also for a bit off the top and a sliver off the right. DOF on the Owl is to die for....Superb.

[Dave Leroy]

Thanks everyone for comments. I may bring in the top right corner a bit before putting file away.
And thanks Phil for catching the halos.

[Frank Schauf]

Excellent shot with a great perch.