Shorteared owl

[Alexander Koenders]

One of my favorites this year was the close encounter with this fore Holland rear species.

Olympus, E3, Zuiko Ed300 F2.8, Zuiko 2.0 converter, 600mm focuslength, 1/80sec, F7.1, ISO400, +0.7 stop

[Ramon M. Casares]

Stunning shot! Great powerfull look on the bird face, lovley level of detail, great colors, BG, comp and light. Congratulations!

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Very nice comp and sharp as well to boot. I like it. I wish the light hit the face evenly though. :) Congratulations!

[Phil Ertel]

Very nice. I love owls and am jealous. The composition work for me. The face and eye are sharp with good details. I do however agree with Akos in wishing that the light was more even on the face. If the were mine I would try and either lighten/brighten up the right eye to closely match the left eye. Well done and thanks for sharing.

[Maxis Gamez]

This is great. Very sharp with great details. The eyes are incredible.

[Tim Kuhn]

I have spent a fair amount of time photographing shortears this past season. This image is excellent, the sharpness of the feather and feather detail in the face along with the soft body feathers is just how these birds look. Well done.

Tim

[Lana Hays]

Alexander
This is a beautiful image of one of my favorite owls. The colors are magnificient as is the sharpness of the face...and the softness of the breast. In a perfect world, the light would be more even....but I really like this one as is. Well done.

[Fabs Forns]

Beautiful head portrait, Alexander, plenty of detail and great eye contact. Way to go!

[Art Kornienko]

I too am very jealous, supberb, love the bg too.