Spectical Owl

[Dan Woodward]

Captive owl shot at David Hemming workshop last weekend. Believe to be rare owl from central america. has a crab diet. Hope you like C&C Encouraged

7D 400DO F4 @ 1/3200 s. manual exposure spot metering
ISO 400 AI Servo Spot AF

[Vince Maidens]

Hey Neighbour (I'm from Creemore).

Looks quite good to me, probably could have used some flash fill though. Nice detail in the feathers and expression. The background is really nice.

[Thanaboon Jearkjirm]

Never see this species before, TFS. Love the lazy look of the owl. Might try to lighten the eyes and run NR on the background.

[Troy Lim]

Wow, another species, remind me of poodle. haha
Do you have more room on the left?

[Dan Woodward]

Thanks for the comments guy's. Don't know much about PP but will try when I get more experience.
Yes there is room left.

[Bill Dix]

This is a new one for me. Agree with the above comments: some more room to the left, maybe even all around; and some brightening of the eye would help. Thanks for sharing.

[Lance Peters]

Hi Dan - agree with the above comments - Cool bird.
Looks like the point of focus may not have been on the head / eye area - the feathers towards the bottom of the body appear to be sharper.
Image just needs to be lightened a bit - the eye's adjusted and some NT on the BG.

Here's a real quick and dirty idea (Im at work and dont have access to all my programs) - just so you get the idea - there is lots of info in the educational resources forum - or Arties Books are great.

[Peter Farrell]

Very cool bird, DAn. TFS Lance's re-post is a big help.
Peter

[Oscar Vazquez-Ortiz]

Like Lance's version...gives more emphasis to the subject.

Oscar

[Troy Lim]

Agree, plus more space. ;)

[Lance Peters]

Agree, plus more space. ;)

Nice to see your commenting Troy - Appreciated!!