This image is full frame width, cropped only in the vertical. For some reason, I can't seem to upload an image that is 1024 wide which would meet the pano requirements.
D300, 500 f4, tc-14e, iso 400, 1/3200, f6.3, handheld
Welcome, Scott. This must look great at 100%. I like the low flight path and horizontal wing position. I would probably give it a bit more space top and bottom but like it as is. The snow looks quite blue compared with the white plumage. Keep them coming.
We have done away with the 1024 for now, because some members were getting confused with the size and uploading bigger standard images. As soon as we resolve that, it will be back.
I like your idea, but in my opinion, we need more room at the bottom for the Owl to fly into.
Wish the shadow was not there, since it is not complete and you could select the darker eye and run a bit of curves as to lighten it au pair with the lit one.
Holy cow, talk about low camera angle! I really like this as is, but might try to bring out the left (Owl's right) eye a bit more.
Funny, that I was just talking about this earlier, but I also might like to see another shot showing the back of the owl and the patterns on top of the wings.
I like the crop as is. Good job with the exposure and with the extreme sidelight. Wish that you had had nice clean smooth snow to work with (and so do you).
Is this Memorex or is it baited?
Later and love, artie
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