Burrowing Owl in Last Light

[Steve Canuel]

Although this looks like a bad PS job (line on the legs), this is what the camera captured. He was on a tiny rise and just managed to get hit full on with the last rays of a late February sunset. I liked the way the warmth of the sun on the bird contrasted with the cool colors of the BG rocks. 20D, 1-400L @ 400mm, f6.3, 1/400s, ISO 1600, Cntr Wt Mtr.
Steve

[Bonnie Block]

OOT, Steve-! Incredible image--love the light and the pose. Really good detail. Congrats.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great light, angle and mood. It is just a bit tight in the frame for my taste.

[susanschermer]

Wonderful on all counts. BG colors lovely. Light is everything, isn't it?

[Gus Cobos]

Nicely done Steve,
Like the composition, exposure and the colors of your subject and the background...:D

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Beautifully captured Steve. Awesome lighting and Bg with a great pose and eye contact. Love everything about this image.

[Fabs Forns]

That is SWEET, but a little tight, do you have more room around him?

[Rich Ikerd]

A bit tight, but what wonderful colors and great detail. Super job.

[Freddy Franzella]

Fantastic image Steve! love the eyes and that great looking background!