Snowy on the beach

[Grace Scalzo]

This is the bird that Axel so beautifully photographed. I found him the next day sitting near the ocean. I debated on removing the two sticks but left them as they were part of the scene which I try not to alter. He was watching Jimmy G approach, which didn't bother him, but the state guy driving his truck right by him, did. GRRRR.

1/200, f6.3, ISO640
50d, 500 + 1.4tc, lowered tripod

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Oh Grace this is beautiful and I love the wonderful eye contact and alert pose. Very nice low angle and an interesting composition. Congratulations on a fine image !!!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I'm glad you found the owl. Angle, setting, details and exposure control look great.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Some day I have to see one of this owls!
They are beautiful subjects to photograph! you did very well with exposure in this one, great find.

[Raymond Barlow]

beautiful image Grace., I really like the composition.

[Harold Davis]

beauty grace!! glad you left the two sticks. doesnt bother me a bit. agree with juan. i want to see these birds myself!!!

[Joe Senzatimore]

Wonderful image Grace. The 2 sticks are part of the habitat and I'm glad you kept them. Everything works together in this image.

[Mike Lentz]

The sticks work for me as well! You folks are doing a nice job on the sandy beach loving Snowy's.

[Tony House]

Nice work, like the low shooting angle.

Tony

[DustinFinn]

Love this low angle, great clean background, sharp eyes... nice work.