Mr. Owl on the Lookout

[Michael Pancier]

another shot of the burrowing owls from Brian Piccolo park.

While keeping on eye on me, he would also look back towards his nest to make sure all was cool.

shot under sunny but hazy afternoon south florida skies....

I'm sure alfred will get a thrill with the foot action

40d + 500 4.0L + 1.4x tc II
580ex II
1/800
f/5.6
ISO 400 (shot in auto ISO mode)

full frame

[Gyorgy Szimuly]

Very nice pose and DOF. Love the clear bg.
I find a bit tight... for my taste. Especially there is little room under the legs.
Szimi

[Alfred Forns]

.......... first thing I noticed Mike !!!!!!

Agree with Szimi on the little extra space at bottom Would also go brighter Not sure were the light was coming from on this one? Do like the pose and foot action along with the great low angle !!! Having fun with the little guys .....wait till the baby chicks arrive !!!

[Philip Lombard]

Super shot agree with nits.

[Michael Pancier]

.......... first thing I noticed Mike !!!!!!

Agree with Szimi on the little extra space at bottom Would also go brighter Not sure were the light was coming from on this one? Do like the pose and foot action along with the great low angle !!! Having fun with the little guys .....wait till the baby chicks arrive !!!

the natural softbox of the clouds. the light was coming from the right. I used fill flash straight on.

[Doug Brown]

Great pose and good sharpness. I agree about a little more room in the frame and also about the brightness.