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    Burrowing Owls are one of my favorite subjects to photograph they just seem to have so much attitude for a little guy. I found this guy sitting on one of the post that had cordon off the burrow and while not my ideal perch it did let me put a BG of yellow wild flowers behind him.

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    This is an absolutely lovely portrait, Don. The wildflowers are what make this one special. The stare down and those talons are nice touches as well.
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    Fantastic image. Composition, pose and background are spot on. Overall finish to the image looks great too, perhaps a tad more sharpening than I think I would have applied but it's difficult to say as everyones sharpening and style is different with the finished image. It just looks a little strong around the eyes.

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    Those eyes bore right into the viewer, stunning imagery Don, sharp as one could hope for and beautifully isolated from the ultra smooth and interesting backdrop. I dont mind the perch at all as it's small enough not to overpower the bird and at least it's a aged looking

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    perhaps a tad more sharpening than I think I would have applied but it's difficult to say as everyones sharpening and style is different with the finished image. It just looks a little strong around the eyes.
    I did selectively sharpen the eyes in retrospect I might have over done it
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    Love the background!

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    The background is stunning. It really makes the owl seem to pop off the screen. I think the perch worked well for you, as it displays the talons so well
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    Beautiful BG and love the pose, the perch works well.

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    I think that the perch is fine, so is the bg and the owl is sharp as a tack.

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    Very nice Don, great pose and sharpness but for me I find the background a bit distracting.

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    Absolutely superb portrait of owl,you have here,Don.Beautiful pose,colors,lights,perch and lovely BG with OOF flowers.
    Love the frame.

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    Great looking Owl Don, love the BG, the pose & stare down the barrel!

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    Wow very nice, lovely background with the few yellow spots in the bg.

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    Nice BO shot with great detail and BG. Well done

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    Lovely pose & BG. Excellent sharpness.

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