Snowy Owl Heading Home

[denise ippolito]

Canon 40D
500mm +1.4 ex
ISO 250
1/1600 SEC. AT F/6.3
Tripod

This was one of the last images I took of the Snowy this winter and I call it "Heading Home" I know the HA is wrong and he's flying away-yet I liked it and spent some time adjusting the conversion. Let me know your thoughts-Thanks

[Lance Peters]

Hi Denise - I love the composition and the setting, couple of bright spots on the wings (could just be my screen) Does have a nice feel.

This would have been a KILLER image if he had been loking your way.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Really like it Denise. Great feel to the action and I think your PP is perfect for the effect you were trying to achieve:)

[denise ippolito]

Thanks Lance, I did keep a check on the whites-nothing blown but the blacks at the base were clipped a touch! If he was looking at me I would have been dancing on the dunes!!!:)
Jackie, Thanks -I liked this toned version so much better than the color. I felt it made the image more peaceful.

[Christopher Miller]

I like this, Denise. Love the toning that you did. Gives it a very peaceful feel. The only thing lacking is a perfect HA.

[Alfred Forns]

We could only wish the bird was flying in the opposite direction but as is a fine image and great save with the tittle !!!

[Jeff Cashdollar]

denise,

The colors and mood of the photo are great. How did you achieve this tone?

[denise ippolito]

Jeff, I just played around in the channels till I came up with what I liked.I messed with the saturation and the contrast and the brightness. Mostly I just did it by eye.

[Harold Davis]

i think this image is all about feel, and you ABSOLUTELY achieved that with the light and the tones. personally i love this. the foreground grasses are awesome. that's some nice PP work, nicey!

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Hey D:
IMO I think this is one of your finest. Excellent composition and specially the mood of your capture.
It should be hanging somewhere in your place.
Regards,

[Gus Cobos]

Lady Denise,
You have my get out of jail card...for the head angle...:D The composition, image and capture are superb...the whites are within tonal range...the feel is over the top...congratulations...proud of you...;):cool: