Eastern Screech-Owl

[Doug Brown]

I just returned from a week-long photo shoot in Texas with Alan Murphy. In addition to photographing the fall raptor migration, we spent some time in his backyard doing daytime and nighttime multiple flash setups. Here's a Red Phase Eastern Screech-Owl that was a regular visitor every evening.

Canon 1Dx, 100-400 II @ 120 mm, f/11, 1/200, ISO 640, 2 flashes, RangeIR infrared trigger

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the IQ, wing position, talon forward position, huge pupils, dark BG and composition. Excellent image Doug!

[Bill Dix]

Simply amazing. It would have been awesome anyway, but the foot puts it over the top.

[stuart wanuck]

super cool

[Karl Egressy]

Crazy great image especially given the fact it was taken at night. Perfect shooting angle, excellent exposure and striking detail, Doug.

[Andrew Merwin]

Kudos on a fabulous image.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Wow, what a dynamic image! Lots of action, and at first I did not notice the foot as I was hypnotized by the eye but what a cool bonus once it did "appear" to me. I'm torn on the green spots at right edge, but the owl is so special here that they are not a nuisance - more of an esthetic thing.

[Satish Ranadive]

Magnificent flight shot. Nice setup. Love the eye.

Regards,
Satish.

[gail bisson]

Simply amazing...Love the feet and the full down wing stroke
Gail

[Doug Brown]

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

[arash_hazeghi]

wish this frame was mine!

[David Salem]

I didn't notice the feet when I commented on NS. Way cool. As detailed as could be. Sweet frame for your portfolio. See ya soon