Burrowing Owl

[Scott Frye]

Burrowing Owl at Veterans Oasis Park

I most often see these guys on the ground and they blend in quite well with Arizona desert -- making for not a very pleasant background. I was surpprised to see this owl tree top level. He stayed around for several pictures before flying off. I like the pose on this shot.

1/640 at F18 and ISO800
Bigma at 500mm
Canon 40D

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the pose, sharpness and the unusual perch. There is a dust spot at the right side and I might desaturate the sky a few points. Maybe a slight crop off the right?

[Harshad Barve]

I like the pose, sharpness and the unusual perch. There is a dust spot at the right side and I might desaturate the sky a few points. Maybe a slight crop off the right?

Ditto Axel here , sky looks oversaturated
loved the pose of bird
TFS

[Matt Vosniak]

Axel about nailed everything I would have to say as well. Great capture.

[Erich Stevens]

It is unusual to see them perched in a tree. Sweet light. Great capture. Wish you got some eye contact.