Snowy Owl

[Bill Dix]

Same bird, same location, as Geoffrey's post of several days ago. Different pose. A very cooperative model.

D500, 500f4 + 1.4 TC, ISO 2000, 1/1000s @ f/8 manual.

[Jim Crosswell]

Beautiful setting and owl Bill! The snow and sand combination works well and the BG is complimentary. I wish a couple of the strands of grass weren't there but the eyes are clear and it is natural as the owl is trying to hide. Thanks for sharing.

[gail bisson]

Very nice! The grasses frame the owl beautifully.
IQ excellent.
Gail

[David Salem]

Very nice natural shot there Bill.
Can't wait to get in front of one of these 1 day. Well done

[Jonathan Ashton]

Outstanding Bill - one of your very best you have done a great job. I really like the processing everything is so well defined and clear.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Good one also, Bill. It's quite subjective when it comes to two peoples eye on the same subjects appearance and quality of light. Your image was captured 26 seconds after mine. Great eye contact.

Geoffrey




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[John Whaley]

It is a wonderful shot Bill. The whites look perfect and the snow adds. On my bucket list. There was one on Assateague last week but I missed him.

[Alex Becker]

Really nice Bill. As with Geoffrey's I love the setting and you have a great stare. Exposure and details look great. TFS