Portrait of Barred Owl

[Mike Delgado]

It's always nice to shoot in new locations, as you never know what you may encounter. This Barred Owl gave some good shots that I could take back home to share with friends and family.

Light was poor but my D4 performed.

Nikon D4
Nikon 300mm
F-stop 5.6
Speed 1/1250 sec
ISO 2500

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Mike, ticks my boxes, gorgeous BKG.

My only thought would be to flip it R to L and for the subject to look into frame, but old habits die hard.

TFS
Steve

[Mike Delgado]

QUOTE=Steve Kaluski;963633]Hi Mike, ticks my boxes, gorgeous BKG.

My only thought would be to flip it R to L and for the subject to look into frame, but old habits die hard.

TFS
Steve[/QUOTE]

Actually I have a series of him and many of them he's looking right into the frame. I thought that by him looking of to the side the picture would be more appealing.

Thank You

[keith mitchell]

Mike I think it's an understatement to say your D4 just performed, this really is superb the bird, BG, and the whole setting is to die for.

Keith.

[catalani giovanni]

Very nice, congratulations.

[Greg Norrell]

Nice one.

[Mike Delgado]

Mike I think it's an understatement to say your D4 just performed, this really is superb the bird, BG, and the whole setting is to die for.

Keith.

I know, the D4 Rocks! thank You very much for your comments.

[keith mitchell]

Mike it's not just the sharpness but the sheer quality of the feather detail, you did not say if you used a tripod or not?

Keith.

[John Robinson]

Excellent all around. Like the back drop with just enough detail.
Perch not bad either !
Cheers
John

[Mike Delgado]

Mike it's not just the sharpness but the sheer quality of the feather detail, you did not say if you used a tripod or not?

Keith.

Picture was taken handheld. Thank You for comments.

[keith mitchell]

Mike handheld makes it even more impressive.

[Steve Kaluski]

Goes to prove the investment was worth it Mike, Keith now can you see why I keep saying to you, push that ISO the IQ.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Gorgeous bird, lovely bg and a sweet perch to go along. The bird looks for cute and harmless, but those gleaming talons tell a different story.
I'd consider moving the birds a bit more to the left, but no biggie. Excellent image Mike.

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Mike - beautiful colors in the bg, excellent sharpness and nice detail. It all works for me.

TFS,
Rachel

[Greg Oakley]

Wow this is superb Mike - congrats

[Arthur Morris]

Great bird, perch, pose, BKGR, and image design. I wish there was a bit more of the vegetation on the bottom left.

Where was the image created? Was audio used?

[Mike Delgado]

[QUOTE=Arthur Morris;963850]Great bird, perch, pose, BKGR, and image design. I wish there was a bit more of the vegetation on the bottom left.

Where was the image created? Was audio used?[/QUOTE

Picture was taken of I-75 in Sarasota, FL and yes audio was used to get him to fly to different trees.
Like always it's a pleasure to have you comment on my images.
Thank You

[Troy Lim]

I know, the D4 Rocks! thank You very much for your comments.

Love that D4 :) D4s is coming out soon. LOL

[Mike Delgado]

Love that D4 :) D4s is coming out soon. LOL

Yes! and so is my birthday! :)

[Arthur Morris]

[QUOTE=Mike Delgado;963858]

Great bird, perch, pose, BKGR, and image design. I wish there was a bit more of the vegetation on the bottom left.

Where was the image created? Was audio used?[/QUOTE

Picture was taken of I-75 in Sarasota, FL and yes audio was used to get him to fly to different trees.
Like always it's a pleasure to have you comment on my images.
Thank You

You are most welcome. That is one wonderful perch. Did you have any more room below.

I wish that I had the time to comment on every image here :).

[Daniel Cadieux]

Fantastic image Mike!! I have nothing else to add that has already been said but wanted to add to the accolades

[Mike Delgado]

[QUOTE=Arthur Morris;963942]

You are most welcome. That is one wonderful perch. Did you have any more room below.

I wish that I had the time to comment on every image here :).

Arthur I have a whole series of him on this perch. I need to look thru my images and see if I have one that has more room on bottom.

[Marina Scarr]

This is one of the best barred owl portraits I've seen, Mike. The BG is particularly lovely, and its colors really work well with your subject.

[Mike Delgado]

This is one of the best barred owl portraits I've seen, Mike. The BG is particularly lovely, and its colors really work well with your subject.

Thank You for your comments.

[Arthur Morris]

[QUOTE=Mike Delgado;963858]

Great bird, perch, pose, BKGR, and image design. I wish there was a bit more of the vegetation on the bottom left.

Where was the image created? Was audio used?[/QUOTE

Picture was taken of I-75 in Sarasota, FL and yes audio was used to get him to fly to different trees.
Like always it's a pleasure to have you comment on my images.
Thank You

You are most welcome. That is one wonderful perch. Did you have any more room below.

I wish that I had the time to comment on every image in every Forum....