Theme: Barred Owl.

[Karl Egressy]

You see the reflection of the blue sky and the trees of the forest in the eyes.
That's why I like this image.
Taken on 8th of December, 2009.
Thanks for looking.

Canon 1D Mark III
Canon 300 f2.8 L IS
ISO 400
f4.5
1/200 s
tripod

[Karl Egressy]

Here is the full image.

[Gerald Kelberg]

Hi Karl,

Image quality on the crop is impressive - great to see the blue sky reflected in the eyes!

Full image is very nice also.

Regards, Gerald

[Daniel Cadieux]

These guys look great! Good exposure. Details look good, but just on the verge of showing signs of crop fatigue - you were surely at the limit here. As posted I'd prefer more below as the owl feels low in the frame.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

I'm loving pane #2, Karl, with the snowy perch. It's a beautiful bird. I'd run light NR on the BG in the first one.

[christopher galeski]

nice images Karl,like the second image better,like the perch with snow on it,good BG,love them eyes.