Western Screech Owl

[Roy Priest]

Had a great weekend, finding two Screech Owls, one during the day and the other called in at night.
Nikon D7100, 500mm F4.0, ISO 800, 1/3 EV, 1/800 @ F 4.0, tripod

[John Robinson]

Hi Roy
Great shot showing just how good camouflage can be !
Good camera too !!!
JohnR

[Daniel Cadieux]

Great camo indeed! I also love the little talons at the edge of the roosting spot. Great glass-like eyes. I kinda wish it was looking down towards us, but you composed it nicely for the upward gaze. I'm wondering if the blacks should be lightened a tad?

[Marina Scarr]

While your owl is well exposed with nice details, I think this image would have more impact had you photographed the owl small in the frame.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

A neat image. It would be great to see the bird smaller in the frame as Marina mentioned. If you have it, post it :). The talons sticking out is a nice plus as well. I wonder what a 5x7 crop with a bit off the top might look like.

[Roy Priest]

Hi Roy
Great shot showing just how good camouflage can be !
Good camera too !!!
JohnR

Thanks John, It wasn't visible at first but when we played a call he popped up and hooted back. It was still very hard to see him and he never looked directly at us

[Roy Priest]

Great camo indeed! I also love the little talons at the edge of the roosting spot. Great glass-like eyes. I kinda wish it was looking down towards us, but you composed it nicely for the upward gaze. I'm wondering if the blacks should be lightened a tad?

Dan, he never looked directly at us.

[Roy Priest]

While your owl is well exposed with nice details, I think this image would have more impact had you photographed the owl small in the frame.

Marina, I always thought bigger was better. I'll post another looser frame later

[Roy Priest]

A neat image. It would be great to see the bird smaller in the frame as Marina mentioned. If you have it, post it :). The talons sticking out is a nice plus as well. I wonder what a 5x7 crop with a bit off the top might look like.

Miquel, I'll post another image later on.

[Roy Priest]

Here's one mid hoot. Followed your suggestions.

[Bill Dix]

Talk about camoflage! The OP works nicely for me. Well seen, hooted (or more likely whinnied), and captured.