Shorteared owl with mouse

[Alexander Koenders]

This shorteared owl hold his mouse ferm in his claws. Is it a male??

Olympus E3, Zuiko Ed300 F2.8, Zuiko 2.0 converter, 600mm focuslength, 1/100 sec, F7.1, ISO400, 0 stop

[Alfred Forns]

Can't help with the sex Alexander !! Sure is a good looking bird, I like the light, sharpness and pose
Good view of the catch Excellent !!

[Ilija Dukovski]

Just great image, very nicely exposed, the catch is well presented and
you did great with the eyes.
Congrats!

[Phil Ertel]

Well done. Details are good; especially for 1/100sec. Colors are also very nice on both the bird and background. Love those eyes. The prey is a real plus. Was this baited? I am not bothered by that just curious. Thanks for sharing.

[Lana Hays]

Alexander
This is wonderful. He is so proudly showing his catch with his one talon and keeping his eye on you as well. Lovely colors and exposure. Well done.

[Ed Cordes]

Excellent detail and super eyes. Looks like he/she is daring you to try to get the prey away. A suggestion would be to have a bit less post on the bottom.

[Steve Large]

Hi Alex,
Another wonderful picture of my favorite bird. I would hazard a guess and say it is a female judging by the color of the plumage. It can be hard to tell but usually the males tend to be a bit smaller and lighter in color, at least here in western Canada. Love the details on this one and the expression on the bird's face. Great lighting as well.

Take care,

Steve

[Stu Bowie]

Great sighting, and love the eye contact in this. I like the clouds in your BG sky.

[Alexander Koenders]

Well done. Details are good; especially for 1/100sec. Colors are also very nice on both the bird and background. Love those eyes. The prey is a real plus. Was this baited? I am not bothered by that just curious. Thanks for sharing.

No it wasn't baited. The bird hunted the mouse down in the gras near the shoreline. Thanx fore commenting.

[Alexander Koenders]

Hi Alex,
Another wonderful picture of my favorite bird. I would hazard a guess and say it is a female judging by the color of the plumage. It can be hard to tell but usually the males tend to be a bit smaller and lighter in color, at least here in western Canada. Love the details on this one and the expression on the bird's face. Great lighting as well.

Take care,

Steve

Thanks fore commenting on this photograph Steve bud i was making a joke regarding the mouse because you can see between the legs:D;)

[Alexander Koenders]

Great sighting, and love the eye contact in this. I like the clouds in your BG sky.

Hi Stuart,

It isn't the sky you're looking at bud the see. My position was higher then the bird from a dyke so I had to shoot down;)

[Chris van Rooyen]

Its all been said Alexander, a classic portrait. The eye contact and sharpness is terrific.

[Rosl Roessner]

Hi Alexander!
Wow, what a great image! You were really lucky! (I'll come over for a visit ;) )
Can we meet on Lesbos? I'll be there from 6.th to 13.th of May!
I'll call you on your mobile phone!
Kisses & Hugs to you,
Rosl....