Annoyed Little Owl.

[keith mitchell]

Nikon D4 +Nikon 300ml 2.8.
1/400@f7.1 iso 1250


Spent a lot of time with these Owls and found that once they where used to you they where really accommodating although this one did look a little cross about something, not the best of light but I am pleased with some of the shots I got.

Thanks for looking and your comments on my last post.

Keith.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Keith, looking good, great to see you pushing that kit, but go higher on the ISO, then you get a better SS, I would look then to f/9 for these. Like the wonky perch, but you are so lucky on the nice BKG's. Eyes look good & natural to me, easily over cooked as you know. It could stand a hint more USM, but not a deal breaker, perhaps a little off the LHS, WDYT?

The sRGB route is also master I see, well done, so who's going to buy me those pints now?

TFS
Steve

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the annoyed look, clean BG and visible feet. I am surprised the owls pupils look the same size with the light coming in from the left. If he lands here frequently I would place a piece of wood over the cement block. Nice image Keith.

[Karl Egressy]

I like the nice smooth background and the Owl really pops. Nice eye contact and details. As Jim mentioned, I would work on the perch if possible.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like the dramatic lighting, and the slightly lowered head making for a menacing stare. Not the best perch in the world...Jim's suggestion is a good one. I'd also try warming up the color balance just a tad.