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    Default Not a snowy owl, but a winter owl

    Helo,
    i have taken this picture three weeks ago,
    it was very could and the dark foggy clouds comes from the north sea coast .
    that is the background here. the plants were iced , after this day my noose and my hands (with gloves on) too.

    It was my first near "meeting" with the short-eared owl, and from that time, i become addicted.

    i was forced to lighten up the picture about more than 1 stop, but i think its still ok.
    I'm curious about your comments.
    Thank you for watching also !

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    Eric I think that you have captured the conditions you describe beautifully.

    Keith.

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    Hi Eric,

    iced hands? I couldn't care less the result is important. For me this is your best shot!

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    Beautiful image. Love the flight pose and the 'coldness' about this image. Nice work.

    Will

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    This is really quite stunning, It captured the cold feel of winter as well as any bird photo I have seen. Very nice.
    Dan Kearl

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    Really nice image, great pose and detail in the bird, the icy branches in the bg give this a wonderful wintery feel.

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    I've viewed this a few times Eric and like it more each time. Great winter look to the shot and the subject itself shows a lovely action pose.

    Mike

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    Despite minimal elements shown this has excellent wintry feel, as already pointed out. If you have a bit more room at right I'd add it. Perhaps a bit more warmth, on the subject only, would work. Nicely done.

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    Love the light owl against the dark sky with the hints of winter in the BG. I personally wouldn't warm it up b/c I would want it to remain the cold/blue feel.
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