Florida Burrowing Owl

[Juan Tolentino]

I captured this image at Brian Piccolo Park in Pembroke Pines, Florida, with the handheld Nikon D500 (crop sensor) and AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm 1-5.6E ED VR.

I didn't want to remove any of the foreground were the little owl is standing since that's their environment. WDYT?


ISO 200
f5.6
1/1000
450mm
Manual Mode
Processed in LR and PS.
Crop approx. 40% for presentation

All C & C's will be greatly appreciated.


Thanks for looking

JT

[arash_hazeghi]

love the pose and the symmetric stare, good BG and the raised foot adds more interest. Did you apply any highlight shadow or contrast enhancement? the plumage looks a bit overproecessed to my eye, otherwise a great frame

TFS

[Richard Flack]

Great frame and pose! Well done Juan! Super background as well, just a pity that the one foot is hidden. TFS

[David Salem]

A very nice Burrowing owl frame! Love the stare and the fact that both the eyes are fully lit. Nice BG colors and even though the one foot isn't seen, the other raised one makes up for it. Well done