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    Axel Hildebrandt
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    This is an image of a series that I made last winter and didn't process before. It was the first Snowy Owl that I have ever seen. It was sitting on this driftwood on the Long Island shore on an overcast morning. I hope some of these birds return this coming winter.

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    My favorite bird........beautiful Axel,I Iike the perch,soft light,bg and the pose!

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    I'd love to see this bird too and even more I'd love to photograph it.

    Like the mood of the image. The perch, the sand and the beautiful bird all make a great composition.

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    Axel:

    I am struck by the perch. The shape and soft edges make me think of a bone stuck in the sand. It is a very large/heavy perch, but this same softness helps downplay the massiveness.

    Lovely light, nice look back pose.

    I am still waiting to see my first snowy in person. Maybe this year!

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    Axel, The large piece of driftwood really does have a nice flow to it. I like the pale blue sky. The soft lighting is nice. Hope to see some more Snowy Owls myself this year.

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    Axel,
    Nice soft colors and light as stated previously. The sand is quite complimentary as well and a very clean looking landscape. Feather detail in the bird is good as well. Was this taken at a very low angle?

    Steve

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    Oh yes, I remember this bird! A wonderful image, Axel, the colors are so pretty. Let's hope she returns.

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    Last year was a great Owl year...it doesn't happen every year but we can only hope...I am making a trip to Amherst next week, for Long and ShortEared Owls..maybe the odd Sawhet...but way to early for Snowy's.
    Lovely photo...

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    wonderful compo Axel , loved the space all around with great control over whites , bird is tack sharp
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    Lovely light and great details on the snowy. This is one example where a large perch works. Love the composition
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    Axel, I have looked at this image many times in your BPN gallery and still find it an excellent image.

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    Just great image, very interesting comp with the perch, perfect bird.
    Congrats!

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    I like the textures and colours captured. Super comp.

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    fantastic shot Axel. that perch really puts it over te top ! :)

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    Excellent perch, great subject, excellent headturn and eyes!! I realise this must have been a very greyish day but If this were mine I would probably increase the birds contrast a bit as to enhance the white of the bird as to me it looks to greyish now. But what I wouldn't give to have this shot in my files! Well done

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    I always liked this Snowy Owl series.
    One question out of curiosity. Did you bring this log in and place it in the sand as a prop?
    It just looks like maybe you did as the sand at the base is disturbed. if so, I like your thinking.

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