another northern hawk owl image!

[Jeff Nadler]

same bird, different position . . can't get enough of this bird! Especially at eye level.

Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Shutter speed: 1/320 sec
Aperture: 7.1
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: +1 2/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: Continuous
ISO: 400
Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Focal length: 700mm
AF mode: AI Servo AF
Image quality: Raw
White balance: Auto
Picture style: Standard
Color space: AdobeRGB

[joel quenneville]

The bird is well exposed, well lit, and has a great pose and head angle. The yellow eyes and beak really grab my eyes! IMO, the branches to the right are somewhat distracting. Otherwise, I like it a lot.

[Guy Germain]

Great shot Jeff !

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Jeff,

Lovely details and eye contact. I would clone out the stick in the lower right, behind the tail.

[Grace Scalzo]

Fantastic work you've done on this little beauty, Jeff. I agree regarding the oof sticks, only because they draw a bit of attention away from the owl.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I think I would also clone the OOF branches, but leave the rest. The owl is absolutely stunning! :)

[Jon Thornton]

Keep posting them! Great bird and lovely shot.

[Jeff Nadler]

I do not fully agree with cloning suggestions and wish bird photographers will move beyond the sterile background as the only successful presentation. I photographed this owl in a tree with branches, not a photo studio!