Burrowing owl on sentry duty

[Mike Poole]

I've ben having a clear up of my hard drive, and found this neglected shot of a Burrowing Owl stood near the front of the nest site. Only got one frame before he / she flew off for a dust bath, but quite liked the pose given

Taken earlier this year at Cape Coral

Canon 5d3
500mm f3 is
ISO 800
1/2000th f4

[Jack Dean III]

Nice one.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

These characters are very cute. Like the pastel quality surrounding the owl in the soft light. Love her slightly turned pose, and her head turn looking directly at you.




Geoffrey

[Jonathan Ashton]

Mike I think that is a great image, I like the pose and the surroundings - eye contact, visible feet, ideal background - couldn't ask for more!

[keith mitchell]

Mike don't think I can add to Jonathans comment, would be very pleased with this.

Keith.

[Karl Egressy]

Wonderful shot, Mike. Love the low angle, great pose and surrounding.

[David Cowling]

Love the stare that the camera is getting. Great pose and nice background. A top image Mike.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Mike, excellent eye contact, and I do like the upright pose. Overall nice and sharp, and I like how he/she is placed between the OOF foliage on either side. Maybe a little more room below if you have it. I can also see a version with just the BG toned down a touch.

[David Salem]

Great looking BO shot Mike. Love the direct stare and nice green background. The details and composition look good to me too. Well done.

[William Dickson]

Well done on this one Mike Agree with all above. Love how the owl looks against the beautiful BG and FG

Will

[Jim Crosswell]

Beautiful image Mike! I like the eye contact, IQ, composition and setting.

[adrian dancy]

Standing tall and looking good. Well nailed here Mike.