Cosy Duo-Spotted Owls

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

1/15 (yeah not a typo, it was 1/15 as the light was low early at around 6am!)
f/4
ISO 400
500 II & EOS 7D on tripod & wimberley II
The IS on the new 500 II is just amazing. And the sharpness wide open is incredible.

[Randy Stout]

Sanjeev:

Cute pair, and those big pupils are testament to how low the light was.

I would certainly consider bumping the ISO when working in such low light to allow a bit more shutter speed, even with the good IS. IS is a wonderful thing, but not a cure all, and can sometimes cause other image quality issues that can degrade the image, so think about getting the shutter speed up when you can.

I would consider toning down the fine stick in the lower right corner.

Hope to se more of this pair.

Cheers

Randy

[Joe Senzatimore]

Also might re-crop to get rid of the gray area in the LL corner. I find it a bit distracting , and doing so would move the subject a bit off center , and make for a more dramatic image. Love the expresion on the faces. Lots going for this one , just needs a bit of work.

[Thanaboon Jearkjirm]

Good suggestions given above regarding the shutter speed and IS.
I also agree if you can crop tighter to give more attention to the two owlets, they are so adorable here.
Despite the low shutter speed you have a sharp image here, very good with the long lens technique, well done.

[Nancy Bell]

Totally adorable! Other issues already addressed above.

[Satish Ranadive]

Very clean image at such low ss. Great sharpness and nice composition.Love the expression of owls.

Regards,
Satish.

[Mike Veltri]

Well done with such a slow shutter Sanjeev!

[Marina Scarr]

I am green with envy at this image!!! Love seeing the pair in their cavity in such close proximity. Your cavity is absolutely a piece of artwork. Love all the textures and the design. Wish that one stick weren't there but agree on toning it down. While I agree with bumping up the ISO in low light, I wouldn't recommend more than ISO 800 with your 7D unless you absolutely have to.

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Marina, you can check out more of the Owl pics on my flickr link, they are amazing birds and the cavity has so much character that i shot it & the owls from many angles!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40906945@N08/

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Love it.. Perhaps a vertical crop would work nicely as well.