Great Horned Owl II

[Steve Canuel]

40D, 400DO + 2xTC, f8, 1/160s, ISO 1600, +1/3 EC, tripod mount, MLU, cable release.

[Morkel Erasmus]

also like the perch, and this is exposed very nicely. feels as though it could use a little overall lightening? pops nicely from the BG

[Stu Bowie]

Good work with that ISO Steve, and love these guys too. I wish I could just have sight of one them, to be able to add to my gallery. I like the half sleepy look, and he sure chose a cool perch. I would add a bit on top, and try and blend in those blue light spots in the BG.

[david cramer]

I love these birds too, but mine have finished raising their chicks, and I can no longer find them during daylight hours. I like the look and perch, but as the limb is so big I wonder if adding a bit more room back in would help. I agree about the light blue spots and would also remove the little branch in the upper left corner. The light is good, and fits the sleepy mood!

[Grace Scalzo]

Hi Steve, Composition is so personal, but I see that you cropped a bit from the top and bottom. I could envision this with a bit more room, esp up top, and more of that branch included. Adds a framing element as well as environment.
PS- wouldn't mind seeing this posted a bit larger, as allowed.

[Kiran Poonacha]

Great Image Sir..Love the expo and overall feel of the image. I more vote for knocking off the blue patch.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the pose, perch and details. Another vote for more room top and bottom and the removal of the blue patch left of the bird.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Agreed on patch removal. A very nice looking bird and well lit too. :)