Superb details and very good color rendition Doctor...well done. I like those sleepy eyes...Mr. Owl is placed just right in frame. It looks like he had a long day, and ready for bed, the way he is leaning over...:D. I have to go out with you and capture some owls. How big is this fellow anyway...15, 20 inches?:cool:
whatbird.com says they range from 16-32". i do know that the females are quite larger than the male. maybe even 4" taller!! i love owls, so if anybody knows where one is, please let me know!!!!! would love the find a barred owl couple.
I am jealous as I love owls but haven't seen one in the wild for over a year. Congratulations on what I consider a very nice image. I like the composition. I agree with Gus that the bird is place good. The Owl is sharp with good details. I also like the eyes. I like the light blue sky. I also like how the background trees bracket the owl. I am undecided but I might try removing the lighter out of focus tree bits to the right and left of the owl. However, it is very nice as is.
Harold - I think the sharpness and composition on this image is better than the the previous one. The sky is also much less of a distraction.
Like it lots
Gail
Harold, I, too like this one better than the first, cleaner background (the perch isn't as nice) and it looks like an illustration from a children's book (that is meant as a compliment)!
GHO second take
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