Hi all, I haven't posted for a long while...it's nice to be back and have something to share.
This uncommon little owl came around to check out the local bird feeders today and stayed for a while. We started out taking shots through an open window inside the house, but discovered along the way that he/she was completely unconcerned about us and very intent on lunch...
Canon 7D with Canon 500 + 1.4x II, Av mode, ISO 800, 1/100s, f/11, Canon 430 EX flash in ETTL mode -1EV, Gitzo tripod and Jobu Black Widow HD2 gimbal head
I cloned out a couple of small distractions in this image.
Comments and critiques are greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking!
This is a perfect example where flash was really beneficial and another reason why I should try and use flash more often
I love the setting. Looks absolutely magic. No distractions but has a little something to it.
Nice flash work in general, I think the owl is very nice. Might try to very subtly tone down the foreground, esp. the patch of snow, as that area does look just a bit flashed. Very nice as is, can be improved with a little more massaging.
Thank-you very much everyone for your comments and suggestions. I see out the kitchen window that the owl is back this morning patiently perched in a small maple tree overlooking the feeding ground...unfortunately, I've got to go to work :(