Great Gray Owl

[Jody Melanson]

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/1250"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Baited
Handheld using Bushhawk
-34C with windchill
Full Frame

[Randy Stout]

Jody:

A wonderful owl. Razor sharp, great eye,nice light and wing position,angle in frame.

The only two things I might tweak, would be a bit more canvas to the left to move him out of the center a bit, and maybe just a point or two brighter. Not much, just a smidge. I can really feel him gliding through the dim forest.

Thanks so much for sharing this beauty.

Randy

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

A very striking image Jody and amazing detail. I agree a tad more room to the left would off center it a tad. Really love the dark BG in this capture and the mood you captured. Thanks for sharing.

[Bonnie Block]

Nice, Jody--Tack sharp--super pose. I also agree with a little different crop.

[James Shadle]

Jody,
Perhaps a touch of levels to make it pop, but not much.
On the crop, IMO the subject is large enough in the frame to support a centered composition.
A looser composition with more room left would be fine as well.

Sweet image!

James

[Ramon M. Casares]

Amazing! Lovely pose, BG, light and detail, I only wish for a little more room all aorround. COngratulaitons!