Ice Dancer

[gail bisson]

I thought I would post this as the Sochi Ice Skating Competition starts today.
Canon 1DX
200-400mm with 1.4X (rented) at 200mm
ISO 1600
F 5.6 @ 1/1600
Taken in Ottawa. Baited.
I promise this is my last snowy owl for awhile!
Full frame crop from horizontal orientation. Took 5% off the bottom and added 5% up top.
Comments and critiques always learned from and appreciated with thanks,
Gail

[Bret Goddard]

Very nice gail, especially the eyes, the colors on the chest and those beautiful talons. Maybe a bit bright on the inset of the wing but i always seem to like darker, under exposed shots. Hope to see more!

[christopher galeski]

very nice,love the title,because that is what it looks like it is doing.

[John Rowell]

Just beautiful. Great marks for technique as well as execution! The exposure and sharpness are bot spot on, really brings out the subtle shadings of this bird. With quality and variations like you are all displaying with these Snowy Owls, I wouldn't worry about posting too many of them. Keep them coming.

[Holger Leyrer]

Another incredible photo from your snowy owl. Love the dance pose and the eye contact. Perfect exposure control. Well done, Gail !!

[Joseph Przybyla]

Just beautiful... great wing pose, wonderful eye contact. Love the white on white.

[gail bisson]

Great marks for technique as well as execution

Haha! Well put John. Just hope you haven't been bribed by the russians!!
Gail

[James Salywoda]

Out of all the Snowy Owl pics I've seen this winter this ones my favorite ...... The best clear view of the extended talons Sweet!!!!

[Richard Flack]

Wow, awesome image Gail. Think this may be my favourite snow owl for this year! Well done

[Marina Scarr]

This is a very unique snowy image, Gail. You completely nailed it and gave us a fresh perspective of a common subject for this winter!

[Morkel Erasmus]

This is wonderful imagery, Gail!! Love everything about it...

[Jim Neiger]

Gail,

This is completely awesome! I love everything about it. The eyes, talons, pose, and bg are all just right!

[Karl Egressy]

Wow, a stunning beauty in all regards, Gail. The pose is just truly amazing!!!!

[Robert Kimbrell]

Love it. Whites are great. Wing position, eye contact. It;s just right.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

This would be the most spectacular Snowy Owl image I've ever seen for the reasons many above mentioned.

[dankearl]

What a great pose!
Maybe my favorite Snowy photo from all that have been posted.
Just fun to view.

[David Salem]

Definitely a cool and unique pose not often seen. Great stare with the raised wings and the nice look at the talons touching the snow. Exposure and detail are perfect. What a great trip you had to capture such nice shots. Nice work Gail.

[Gabi Sandu]

Absolutely beautiful Gail.

[vishaljadhav]

The eye contact and the pose just got a smile on my face
very nicely done

[Sandy Witvoet]

ROCKIN'!!!
That's the most critique I can come up with....
(but.... where are her skates? )

[Jim Crosswell]

One of your best Gail! I will have to look back at the Snowies you posted earlier.

[arash_hazeghi]

wow! wish this one was mine!

[Bill Dix]

Just super, Gail. With all the spectacular Snowy images posted this season, it's hard to pick a favorite, but this one may well be it. I don't mind at all if you keep posting them; I can't get enough.