Coming Through!!!

[Bill Sharkey]

Great Gray Owl

These guys fly where they want to regardless of any obstacles.

Shot ff with Canon MkIII, Canon 500f4 at 1/1250, f8 at 400 ISO, handheld. This owl was fed.




Thanks for looking :)

Bill

[Randy Stout]

Bill:

I like the light here, it really highlights the face. The snow flake is fun. The eye and face are sharp, exposure good. The wings effectively frame the face, which for me is the subject of the picture.

Very tight in the frame, might try just a bit looser framing, esp. top and front, if you have it. Might toy with lightening the shadowed portion of the eye.

The break on the left, between snow and background does pull my eye away from the bird somewhat.

Thanks so much for sharing.

Randy

[Tim Kuhn]

Bill, I love this image. I think the tight framing and focal point illustrate the power and determination of this predator. The spotlight on the face is a wonderful addition.

Tim

[Kobus Tollig]

Bg does not bother me to much. Imo its the only thing that tells me what season is is. Snow flake could have been a feather but with the bg I know what it is. Sorry Randy. I like this shot as is and I think its super. Well done. Guess its taste

[Bill Sharkey]

Thanks everyone for the comments and critique :)

Bill