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[David Roach]

From another outing with the new extension tubes. I laid on the ground and waited about 5 minutes for this beauty to finally pop up out of the burrow. Made right before sunset at Brian Picollo Park. I like the effect of the OOF grass around this beauty. 1DMKIIN 400DO 1.4xtc 20mm ext.ISO 800 F11@1/800

[Robert O'Toole]

I like the OOF grass also, and the pose is great.

I would darken the image or use an S curve. On my PC the image lacks a little density, the blacks are grayish black. Also the bird is leaniing to the right a little.

Robert

[Jody Melanson]

Great head on portrait! I agree the blacks need increasing. The OOF piece of grass on our right, to the right of his left eye is a bit bothersome.

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi David,

I have to agree. Looks like a heave crop.

[Rene Quenneville]

Great colors, definitely a subject for slight s curve. It is a very nice image. I like the colors.The eyes are striking. It is amazingly sharp for a close-up like this with extension tubes. Your focus point seems to have been at the exact right spot.

[David Roach]

Thanks for the comments all!!!! I did an S curve; I guess i just didn't adjust quite correctly. Could the very late golden light be the culprit? Yes, Maxis, this is about a 40% crop, just using the top portion of the image. There is more of the body below partially covered by OOF grass. I don't mind the OOF grass on the right side as it was part of the owls environment. Once again, thanks for the help!!!!

[Maxis Gamez]

Good to know David. We need to hang out one of these days!

[Fabs Forns]

Love your choice of crop and the nits have been mentioned already.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great crop idea and you already got good advice. I'd love to see this species sometime.