Out into space

[Oscar Zangroniz]

This beautiful owl was captured this afternoon at Metro Zoo.
Nikon D300
Sigma 120-300mm 2.8 w/2x tc
Focal length: 600mm
Shutter speed: 1/50 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 400
Tripod Mounted
As always your comments and critiques are always appreciated.
Thank you and regards to all

[Sid Overbey]

Wow. Very iridescent. I love the eye contact. The yellow above the head is a little strong. I think Sigma plus the 2X makes it feel like you can touch him. Nice job.

Sid

[Alfred Forns]

Funky looking image Oscar !!! There is a slight cast in the image You did very well for that slow shutter speed !!! Interesting to see what the lens can do under ideal conditions with the 2X Should do some testing !!!!!

[Nonda Surratt]

Love the eye and the iridescent feathers, seems a bit tight in the frame?

[Julie Kenward]

Love the colors, Oscar, but the yellow blob at the top is a bit distracting.

[Gus Cobos]

Hey Oscar,
The details are nice and sharp so is the eye...But its too tight for comfort in the frame. also that beige color flange on top of his head needs to be toned down or simply change the color hue from another portion of the frame and clone it in...:cool:

[Simon Bennett]

Nice portrait of a Tawny Frogmouth, a native of Australia.