Saw-whet Owl (c)

[Raymond Barlow]

D300 / 200-400 @ 200mm
1/40 sec, f4, iso 640
Gitzo 1340, Katana Gimbal, natural light, slight crop
A small amount of canvas added to the left.

I don't think I like the main branch of the tree coming up the center
of the frame, but the dang bird kept looking to my left!

O well, we can't please everyone., thanks for looking!

[Jim Crosswell]

I love the eyes on these owls. I would clone out the repeated nib on the branch you extended. Another beauty Ray. Heading back to Costa Rica for a month in the new year. Grab a ticket!

[Aidan Briggs]

Nice overcast light, BG, and exposure. I don't really like the main trunk that much, and would try running NG on the BG.

Keep them coming!

[Jim Crosswell]

Ray i was curious how this would look as a vertical crop. I hope you don't mind my attempt.

[Harshad Barve]

Super image Raymond , another vote for Vert ( though I like OP too )

[arash_hazeghi]

A winner shot Ray, love the sharpness and BG. I actually like the original comp as it is more balanced and natural, agree with removing the repeating twig.

[Raymond Barlow]

Ray i was curious how this would look as a vertical crop. I hope you don't mind my attempt.

thanks Jim,, your vertical looks good., the light was so nice for this set up, and this shot is a fun one to play with... nice composition.

[Betsie Storm]

Beautiful little owl, Ray, especially the pink feet. Good feather detail, he looks almost wet. Another species I wish to see in real life.

[Mike Lentz]

Both comps work for me! Nice PP on this image.

[James Littlejohn]

Stellar! Super detail and clarity. The eyes look amazing.
I think it would work really well as a square crop

[Anand Kavalapara]

Another vote for the vertical crop. The slight head tilt adds a dynamic to the photo.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

I like the repost but personally I love the original post as it show some of the environment of this little saw-wet-owl. It adds so much interest IMO and I would love to have this one in my file. Awesome image Raymond and the eyes put it over the top !!!! Love it.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

I prefer the tight vertical....but both have their merits. Details on the bird are awesome. and those eyes...wow

[Raymond Barlow]

thanks everyone!

Beautiful little owl, Ray, especially the pink feet. Good feather detail, he looks almost wet. Another species I wish to see in real life.

for sure, the bird is wet! thanks!

[Danny J Brown]

Hey Ray - Every time I see this little owl I'm just amazed at how cool looking it is with those big eyes. Awesome exposure and clarity and I think the vertical is the winner here for composition choices. Thanks.

[Raymond Barlow]

Thanks Danny, I appreciate your opinions!

[Nathan Beaulne]

Another great image, those eyes are amazing, I like the vertical as well