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    Todd Frost
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    Another image of the NHO that came in for a rare visit this close to home. Hope to get back up there when the weather clears a bit.
    D300, 400 w/1.4tc, 1/800, f4, iso 1000, man exp.
    Thanks for looking, comments and critiques appreciated.
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    Todd, I like 'birds small in frmae' compositions a lot. Very nicely done here. Terrific sharpness and prey, as usual, is neat to have.

    If mine, I'd brighten it and go the full high-key route.

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    Interesting comp... lots of dead space but it seems to work well. I like it. Man it's been a long time since I last photographed NHO's (film days) Love to have another chance...

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    Very nice shot Todd. Very sharp and detailed. Well done.

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    This is great, Todd! I love your composition complete with the tree top. I think I would like to see the owl brightened up a bit also. What a great trip you had!
    Terry

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    Congrats on your sighting! I just spent a couple of hours photographing one of these locally...what a spectacular (and surprisingly small) bird. I agree with the idea of brightening the bird and perch, and I wouldn't mind seeing it higher in the frame.

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    This gorgeous image could be improved by brightening all but the sky. What was your exposure bias?

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