Rim Lit Burrowing Owl in Flight

[Michael Stern]

Hi,
Here is a burrowing owl in flight that is somewhat "different" ! Since it was back lit and the image was taken without a flash it was the best that I could have hoped for under the circumstances. Next time and every time from now on the "flash will be with me"!! I hope you like it as well...comments/suggestions MOST welcome or how else will "we" learn!!
Best to All,,,
Michael
Fabs-Note...Manual !! Again!!
Settings etc.

Canon 40D 70-200 f2.8 plus 1.4X
Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: 5
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 400
Focal length: 145mm

[Alfred Forns]

Impressive image Michael !!!!! Love the head turn and translucency in the wings. Also like the exposure very much ... in this instance there was no second chance !!!!

btw at the selected shutter speed the flash would have had no effect Not sure if you could increase the contrast a bit? The back lit images usually need flash or a slight contrast boost !!! I like this one a lot !!!!

[Fabs Forns]

Michael, your best Owl yet :) There's enough detail n he top and the light shinning through the wings makes it special. Banking pose is just too cool and I like the touch of habitat in the right.

You gone manual? Proud of you!!!!

[Dave Phillips]

well done Michael and the backlight is most effective for an appealing presentation.
More light on main side might not keep it as interesting....nice shot/pp

[Doug Brown]

Looks like you're trying to pull a Jim Neiger on us! Well done.

[Bonnie Block]

Very well done! Terrific pose and handling of the light. You made the most of it!

[DanWalters]

I really like how the light is coming through the wings. Very nice image!

[Harold Davis]

very nice. mike!!! love the wing position and the eye contact. excellent capture!