On day one of my 7 day birding trip before moving out west ... and I'm making the best of it!
Went to about 5 Burrowing Owl burrows yesterday morning to see if I could find some younger owls, as I've never photographed one. There were three tiny guys, and they were everything but shy. They would come out, look around, and then run to the next burrow. All of this activity must get them real tired, and this little one stopped for a quick break and yawn.
At one point I stopped photographing and just watched for a while. Then, I decided to capture a video (not something I really do, but thought it was worth it). Here's the video ... the guy on the right is something else!
Love the soft colors and low angle, Miguel, and, of course, the absolutely adorable expression on the owl! This would also work well as a vertical. Well done!
The soft BG really adds to the feeling of all things soft and fuzzy and sleepy and warm.
I would soften the white OOF grass on top of the middle of his head.
Sweet image.
Good luck with your move. Hope there are lots of birds where you are headed,
Gail
What a cutie!! And the video is great! Love what they can do with their necks!
We were shooting one in Cape Coral a couple of years ago when a small plane flew over going into the general aviation airport at Ft Myers. The owl followed it with great interest, with similar head contortions to those you have captured here.
Lovely shot of this little guy, Miguel! He actually looks like he's having a good chuckle at something! I echo what Gail said - soft, fuzzy, sleepy, warm - all feelings I get from this fine photograph. Good luck with your move!
How cute, looks like it is laughing or about to sneeze! I love the placement of the little guy in the frame, and I especially like the greenery you got here...the few times I've photographed them featured dry grass. I'd smoothen the edges of the pale blade touching the top of the head.