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    I envy those of you who have been able to get close shots of this species. I have spent untold hours in frigid evenings, fingers too cold to click the shutter, waiting for a close fly-by at my local grasslands, where SEOWs will occasionally appear. To no avail. I posted a version of this image several years ago, and several reviewers quite rightly observed that no amount of post processing will produce a razor sharp, noise-free image at 10,000 ISO and crop factor body. Still, I liked the fly-by pose and thought it was worth another attempt, since it fit this month's theme. Here I cropped less, and didn't run any Topaz Detail. Still not noise-free but maybe just a hint better?

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    I like it, Bill. I have a similar photo from those same fields (!) but mine is more distant.
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    I think this frame work pretty well as is! The stare is perfect and the view of the habitat is perfectly representative of how their seen in the field. I wouldn't sweat the technical details too much, this frame is more about feel that anything else. Pretty good for ISO 10,000 though!

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    I absolutely love this one. An beautiful owl hunting in near darkness. Looks sharp with a perfect EXP and a great wing position. **** the ISO!

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    Nice one Bill. Like you, I've spent many cold hours in that field, but haven't gotten a pass this close. There is some noise in the shot of course, but the stare, pose, and habitat work well and as Dorian said gives a really nice feel. TFS

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    Bill I feel your pain with Short-eared Owl. I have also spent untold frigid evenings trying for shots of these birds and so far have not had a single second of luck. Serious nemesis bird that I hope to get the best of this year. Considering the ISO you did very well here. Nice feel and great eye contact.

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    Hey Bill, whats not to like about this, what a terrific habitat/natural feel, love the eye contact, pat yourself on the back...

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    I have seem them couple of times in Idaho. Did not even get a chance to point my camera.

    I love the eyes and Dark background

    TFS

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    love the eye contact, the bird was too far and I think was beyond what that body can handle and as a result not much detail is left on the bird. not much you could do....

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