So many owl images to sift through if one feels the masochistic urge. Many are antiseptic and boring, but not this one. No no no. This one pops off the screen, it's full of life, it captivates and enchants! Huzzah, etc!
You have nailed this bird perfectly. Some may argue that eye contact would be better...but that would be personal and would have a different emotional content...not better nor worse just different.