Short Eared Owl

[Manjeet & Yograj Jadeja]

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Nikon D40 with Sigma 50-500mm EX at 500mm,
ISO 800, EV -1.3, 1/640sec at f8.
On Beanbag.
slightly cropped to exclude a distracting branch in the background.
a small blade of grass removed with spot healing in photoshop CS3
chroma noise removed with Noise Ninja plug-in

[Doug Brown]

Stunning color and a great bird! A little tight on the top and left. I think the BG could stand a bit more NR. I might brighten the bird's face a little.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the angle, setting and eye contact. Adding to Doug's comments, I would desaturate the yellows a few points.

[Manjeet & Yograj Jadeja]

Thanks a lot for your suggestions