Burrowing Owl

[Robert Amoruso]

Create in May 2008 in Cape Coral, FL.

The background is a red dumpster. This is one of my favorite nests there and it looks like they were widening the road over it so I am guessing that the burrow will be gone once the babies fledge. This is one of the adults. Dumpster was less than 30 feet from the burrow. This nest is near the BMX park.

Canon 1D Mark III
Canon 600mm + 2x (1200mm)
1/400 sec, f/8
Mode: Manual
Metering: Evaluative
ISO: 800
Flash exp comp: -1

Red eye corrected due to the flash.

[Maxis Gamez]

HI Robert,

This is very interesting. I have mixed feelings about the BG. Excellent details and fill!

[Dave Mills]

Beautiful detail and lighting. Whats throwing me is the backround. I realise you didn't add the backround but since it doesn't appear natural
it seems to be overwhelming the bird somwhat. At least thats how my eye sees it...

[Jason Searle]

Excellent image well taken. The BG is different and for me that’s what adds to the image, i guess it comes back to personal preference.

[Robert Amoruso]

I agree the BG is jarring and untypical and that is the point. These owls live in a subdivision, Cape Coral. The live in close poximity to humans and unfortunately road construction. Another problem I have with Burrowing Owl images as that after awhile they all look the same.

I made a bunch of images that day and the two I like, including this one are the ones very different from what you normally see.

Thanks for the comments.

[Paul Pagano]

A nice portrait, Robert. The background is certainly a-typical. It doesn't bother me. The whitish portions of the bg are a bit distracting.

[Phil Colla]

Killer, the background really makes this image different and striking. Sure, it may be a dumpster but the color is striking and captures the interest.

[Greg Basco]

Robert, I love this image. To me the lighter parts of the background give a spotlight and really set off the subject.

Cheers,
Greg Basco

[Lana Hays]

Robert
Such a stately pose.....in all his wonderful detail. I personally like the BG.....certainly compliments the bird and given I know where they live, I think it's quite fitting.

[Bill Sharkey]

Excellent image, light and subject. Beauty image Robert.

Bill

[Glenn Price]

Beautifull photo Robert. The background is sweet!

[Gus Cobos]

Actually, I like it Robert as presented. I like the funky ,unconventional background It makes your subject pop out...:D:cool: