Scops Owl

[Chris Kotze]

Camera Model Name Canon EOS 40D
Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/13
Av (Aperture Value) 7.1
ISO Speed 400
Your comments and advice appreciated

[John Chardine]

Chris- In this case the "deer in the headlamp" look works for me, and it's a treat to see a Scops Owl after only hearing them (for me only in Crete). Love the eyes and the dead-leaf plumage.

[Aidan Briggs]

I agree with the positives and the suggestions above. I like details and comp, although the perch doesn't really match the BG.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Amazing species and great level of detail, here's a repost with a warmer color temperature and a little darker too. Hope you don't mind :)
Congratulations.

[Michael Zajac]

Incredible details and well exposed. I like the camouflage bark look to the plumage. Nice species.Congrats!

[denise ippolito]

Very cool looking owl and you did a great job capturing the details. I love how the feathers look like bark. Very nicely done.

[Harshad Barve]

such a great species
loved the the stare & BG
TFS

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Good one Chris. The OP looked a little overflashed perhaps, at least bright for me. Great looking raptor mate. :) I am green on Oz now.

Ramón's repost is very appealing to my eyes.

[Chris Kotze]

Thanks for all the views,comment and advice it's much appreciated. Ramon I don't mind at all it looks great thanks