03/10/10 11:28:37 AM
Tualatin River Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, USA
Overcast, in forest
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
EF500mm f/4L IS USM
Manual Exposure 1/160, f/4.0, ISO 800
Evaluative Metering
Flash E-TTL @ -2/3 comp
580XII Speedlite w/ flash extension
Gitzo 3541LS tripod w/ Wimberley II
Original full frame image
In DPP:
Brightness +.67
Contrast +1
Sharpness 5
Shadow -1
Saturation +1
This Western Screech Owl interrupted its snooze to take
a look at me (or perhaps that really is a disapproving glare from
this day sleeper). I greeted it with my whistled imitation of its song,
and was gratified by its sleepy reply. Very convincing talons. The wear
on this perch, the limb of a Western Red Cedar, suggests that the owl uses
it regularly.
I love hearing their soothing tu-tu-tu-tu-tooo's outside my window in
the middle of the night. There is nothing at all "screechy" about their song.
Craig
Last edited by Craig Markham; 03-11-2010 at 04:20 PM.
I agree with Axel that a tad more room would strengthen this beautiful image. Love the pose , eye contact and definite stare and a very pleasing composition. Like this a lot. thanks for shariong Craig.
Ex ellent color and detail in this shot. I really like the habitat on the left of the shot as well. I also wish it had a bit more room, but that is a small nit.
Thank you all for your thoughtful comments. I went back yesterday for some wider angle images, but the little guy was off in dreamland with eyes tightly closed. The light was less favorable as well.
Western Screech Owl (Otus Kennicotii)
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