Short Eared Owl Fly-by

[Bonnie Block]

A lot of us here in the PNW are anxiously awaiting the return of the short eared owls for the winter. A few have been sighted already. I was able to spend about an hour with this one as she hunted. Not too easy to get a flight image as she was using an area a couple of miles long--and was wary of my vehicle.
Hoping for more to come. :)
Canon 7D 500 L IS + 1.4 TC
1/3200s f/9.0 at 700.0mm iso640

[James Salywoda]

So stunning Bonnie I really like your composition as this bird is on the hunt sweet stuff.

[david cramer]

Nice one, Bonnie. Sharp with good detail. I like how the grasses are blowing to the right.

[Scott Frye]

I like the low angle for a flight shot. I might try taking some off the right side -- that yellow eye catches my eye as it is the brightest color in the picture

[arash_hazeghi]

Very beautiful shot, the habitat is displayed very well. Well done

[Mike Veltri]

Very nice Bonnie, love the comp. with the inclusion of the grass. These owls are real fun to watch and photograph.

[Kiran Poonacha]

Loved this BB, would be tempted to clone out the black OOF focus branch on the right, just loved the comp, the two tone BG works well and the grass adds very well here... congrats..

[denise ippolito]

Bonnie, Nice soft layered color tones in the BG. Love the wings up and the clear eye. Nice details.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Love the comp and the side-on view of the owl. I am sure it's a difficult image to get and you did an exceptional job capturing it! :)

[Jim Crosswell]

A beautiful composition you have here Bonnie! I like that yellow eye and two tone BG.