Barred Owl

[Karl Egressy]

I took this picture a few weeks back at Presquille P.P. Ontario.
The Owl looks right into the barrel.
I enlarged the eye area and will post it as a comment if I'm allowed.
It looks amazing the way the blue sky and the trees are reflected in the eyes IMO.






Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Mode AE
Tv 1/200
Av 4.5
Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length 300.0mm
Flash Off

[Randy Stout]

Karl:

The light was soft which helps a lot, but do wish it was a bit more behind you to light up the facial disc equally.
Sharp,well exposed, the snow adds a lot. I might consider reducing the luminosity of the light spots in the background, including the RUC.

By all means, since the facial disk is part of the same image, post it.

Cheers
Randy

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Good find, I also like the angle, eye contact, BG and snow on the branch. I might sharpen the owl a bit more and don't see a problem if you reply to your thread and post a closeup of the head.

[Grace Scalzo]

Fine image, love that you made it under natural conditions. The snow and lichens on the perch add alot. Congrats.

[Malcolm Benn]

Sweet image Karl, I sure wish there had been fresh snow the two times I was there it really adds to the image.

[Karl Egressy]

Thank you all. Here is the crop having tose wonderful eyes.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I like this a lot Karl. I'd probably just crop a little more from the left side. Maybe lighten the face a touch? really nice with the snow on the perch too.

[Juan Aragonés]

Terrific details and thanks for allow us to enjoy those amazingly sharp eyes at 100%. I like the intense stare of the owl, the mood of the scene and the simple composition. Well done

[James Salywoda]

I love the snow on the perch Karl an excellent shot of this Owl.

[Stu Bowie]

Karl, I like the soft light and eye contact, and just love the snow on the top of the perch. Your repost showing the reflection in the eyes is just fantastic. Well done.