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    Terry Sohl
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    From "the year" at Sax-Zim bog. I'm taking another trip up around Duluth next month, and while I know asking for a repeat of the miraculous number of owls of 2004/2005 is too much to ask, I'm still looking forward to the trip.

    In the meantime...just reprocessing photos and dreaming...

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    Axel Hildebrandt
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    This species is pretty high up on my wishlist. I like the eye contact and mood and might sharpen the bird a bit more. I would be tempted to clone out the snowy branch next to the bird's head. Keep them coming!

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    Maxis Gamez
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    I have to agree with Axel. Excellent image but needs more sharpening!

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    This was very down and dirty, but sharpened and cloned as suggested by Alex. Would like to spend more time on it.

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    I like the additional sharpening, but as for the suggestions on cloning the background...I'm not a big fan for a shot like this. I much prefer habitat in a shot rather than the "bird-on-a-stick" look.

    Just personal preference...I'm not knocking the suggestion!!! Maybe it's because I'm a birder first, photographer 2nd. I will always remember this moment...rounding a corner on an isolated gravel road, and seeing this bird in a small opening in a spruce forest. For me, I lose the feeling of the spruce forest by removing the background branches and snow.

    I admit the edited shot you posted would likely sell better for many applications though, given how clean the background is.

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    Then how about this?

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    Very majestic.

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    Great stare!!

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    Terry this is just awesome! Truly a great combination of owl, environment, and weather! I dream of a Great Gray Owl photograph like this. :)

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