Barred Owl - "Peek a Boo"
Hi Everyone,
Took this image during the summer when the female barred owl was fishing for crayfish for the owlets. Seen here peering up at me from the creek bed through some ferns.
Stats: Canon EOS-1 D Mark 4, 600mm F/4 IS II, 1/160sec at F/4, ISO400
Thanks for your comments,
Steve
Hello Steve! I could not help looking at this post, just caught my eye!
Great perspective and what pose from this lovely owl! Sharp where it needs be and I love the colours. I also love the detail on the feathers around the eyes. Nice crop, thoughtful processing-very well done!!!
Kind regards,
Gabriela Plesea
Hi Gabriela,
Thanks for your kind comments. We are lucky that this happens most every summer here in Nanaimo B.C. at one of our local parks. I didn't realize until a few years ago that a lot of owls are also great fishermen.
Check out this image above of the female owl carrying a crayfish to the owlets.
Steve, I've rarely seen an image where there are elements in front of the bird and it works, this being a fine exception. I'd crop from the left side and top so that all we see in the frame is owl and fern (no edges). Really super well done.
I like that crop idea -- unique and wonderful image!
Wonderful unique owl image! Great composition, colors and detail.
wonderful close up! love that inquisitive look and details. the DOF is just perfect for such a close one.
This one works! Very unusual and out of the box.
I think Grace's crop idea is excellent. I also love the flight shot.
Gail
Grace echo'ed my thoughts. Very well seen and executed. Definitely works. Excellent image.
What a surprise! Has to be one of the most unique owl images I've ever seen.... Incredibly well done! That one eye peeking out and the other a bit hidden by the fern is fantastic! (Love the in-flight too!)
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Hi Everyone,
Thanks for your lovely comments on this image. Here is the crop that some of you suggested. Hope you like it.
Steve
Great image. The re-crop improves it.
Magic photo.. love this owl. .wd
Cheers,
Merv
Yes! Perfect, for me! Now I wonder about just a little more detail in the darker areas of the face, behind the fern. (Just a little.)
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