Western Screech-Owl immature

[Rick Bowers]

Western Screech-Owl immature (Megascops kennikottii)
Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, United States, May
The parents usually "park" the young owls in a fairly secluded spot while they are off hunting. This one was in the middle of a very spiny Mesquite tree near my house.


1D Mark IV, 300 f/4, 580EXII, gitzo, wimberely, 1/200 sec; f/11; ISO 250
PP in CS6, very basic, curves, slight increase in saturation, slight crop from the top right, red eye removed.

[David Salem]

Very striking image with the well lit eyes and the large pupils. Good looking feather detail and I like the natural setting. Well done

[gail bisson]

Nice find and the owlet is well separated from the BG. Lovely direct gaze.
I find the flash work a bit bright on the plumage for my taste and I would clone out or trim back the brown OOF branch touching his head ( if not against your ethics)
Gail

[Doug Brown]

I like the pose and habitat but would be tempted to clone out the brown branch that Gail pointed out. Also I think your flash is a bit strong.