owl seems bored

[John Hawkins]

I saw this ground owl around the corner from my house and I stopped and took his picture. He seemed bored with the whole process. Data=f/6.3, 1/500, +1.0 ev, ISO 250, 500mm. Thanks for looking and your comments. John

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

INtersting to see the nictitating membrane partly pulled over. I think this is sharp and well composed. Shows great behavior. :) My only other suggestions would be to check the whites if they are clipped, and then crop as a vertical. :) Congratulations.

[Alfred Forns]

I sort of like the membrane John and the bird does seem bored Would prefer a vertical crop also, cutting half the body with room on the sides seems strange.

Do like the green bg and behavior I'm sure you will get him again !!!

[Lance Peters]

Hi John - agree with al's assement - would have liked to see him full length vertical :)

[Gus Cobos]

Hi John,
There is too much negative space on both sides of your bird, would too go with a vertical...:cool:

[Phil Ertel]

Hi John, I like the background. The pose of the owl is nice. I like the eyes with the nictitating membrane as I think it adds to the character of the bird. This defiantly projects a mood. I also agree with the suggested comments on the vertical crop. If you have an image with more of the owl I would love to see it. Thanks for sharing.

[Nonda Surratt]

Neat behavior and the BG is super, nice feather detail in the bird

Agree with prior comments on crop etc.