The lovely snowy was found near the road preening. She was initially perched on a fence post about 100 feet away but flew in closer to this wonderful weathered post.
She preened for about a half hour, then flew to the ground. I think this must be a favorite perch because I think that is a regurgitated food pellet on the ground.
She then flew off to go after another owl that flew into it's territory. Needless to say I have about a million shots but I like this one.
Canon 1DX
F 600mm
and 1.4X III
ISO 800 f9 1/1250
Small crop to square .Cloned out a thin tree trunk in the BG on LHS and 1 piece of wire that was intersecting with the belly
Comments and critiques always appreciated and learned from with thanks,
Gail
What a lovely image Gail and I wish I could get just one shot like that.
I find the snow patches in the background draw my attention slightly and wonder if toning them down a bit would stop that.
I like the fence setting a lot, surprising, but it works with the pose and the Owl.
The wire and weeds look old and weathered and almost steal the show.
Hi Gail, with a face like that, the snowy can only be enjoying his preening session. Well exposed against the snow BG, and the old wooden fence post does have character.
Preening Snowy
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