Burrowing Owl

[Don Lacy]

It has been a long time since I have posted any avian images here is a Burrowing Owl I photograph while testing my new 5DMKIV

5DMKIV, 500 f/4IS, 1/1000 at f/5.6. Manual Mode, Evaluative Metered, ISO 800

[John Whaley]

It is a pleasing image Don and made me smile. Your owl has a very determined expression. All the techs look great and the back ground compliments. I think a bit more space below and a bit less above might be worth a try.

[Jay Ing]

Very nice shot Don. I agree with the idea of less space on top. And, if you edit out items I don't care for the brown leaf behind the tail and the rock on the left edge. Love the fact that he's (she's?) standing like this. The only burrowing owl I can shoot here is forever seated and sleepy :(
Thanks for sharing.

[keith mitchell]

Don like our little Owls these can have a real comical look about them,I do like this ones intense stare,personally I don't think I would change it ,I'm fine with the leaf.Nice job.

Keith.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Lovely owl, Don. Nice to see that some may have survived the hurricane. I will be heading down there the first or second week of May hoping to find chicks and fledglings. I like the clean composition, perfect background and techs. Thank you for sharing.

[Isaac Grant]

Very nice alert pose and the details look very good as do those wide open eyes. Congrats on the new camera. I agree about cloning out the rock under the wings. Also the photo has a yellowish/green cast that I would correct.

[Bill Dix]

Looks like the new gear passed the test. Nice standing pose and direct stare. I don't mind the leaf, but agree with the above crop suggestions.

[annmpacheco]

Nice to see you posting here Don, and congrats on the 5Div, I own one and love it. Sweet details on this alert burrowing owl, love the bokeh. TFS

[Don Lacy]

Thanks everyone for your comments here is a edited version with the cloning and color cast removed.

[Isaac Grant]

Looks much better on my screen now Don.