went through some old files last night and found this one. it was a really nice find since i think my processing has gotten better and i do not remember ever seeing this image. one of about 5000 of this bird.
i spent just about seven days a week for four months with this guy. watched him grow up and fledge. he was a lot of fun. unfortunately, we lost him to a powerline that he flew in to. last years great horned owlet from loxahatchee NWR. i think he was affectionately named owen by fabs.
D50, bigma at 500mm, f/8, 1/250s, 0EV, ISO 400, flash fill with better beamer, flash set at TTL-BL -1.3EV.
thanks for looking and comments and critiques are appreciated.
I like your image. I would like to see the owl larger in the frame though, prob cropping the right side especially. I like seeing the habitat around him, except for the oof green. would like to see more.
Daktari,
Very nice capture...sorry to hear about this young fellow. I like it as is; showing the habitat. I remember the first time that we met up in your neck of the woods, you showed me the little photo album with these guys in it...:) remember?
wow, uncle gus!! great memory!! that link is to one of my all time favorites! thanks for that!!!
mr cobos, i do remember!!! this one was not one of them in the book. i just found this one last nite going through some of the old files. i have a lot more that i need to look at. might have a diamond in the rough in there!!
cheryl, thanks for your comments!! if you knew the situation of all the environment this bird was in, you'd know that i was lucky just to get a semi-clean image of this guy, much less one with a good head angle. it was challenging!!
Alfredo, thank you!!! i am pretty proud and owe a lot to you and the family here!!;)
nicki, thank you too!!! i really appreciate your comments and your unique view of our world!! keep thinking outside the box, cause you make me THINK!!! and that's a good thing!!:D
Excellent H. I like it as you presented it, showing the habitat. Very sharp and well exposed.
Will try to go by tomorrow night by Fabs class to say hello.
My Boy
