Eastern Screech Owl

[DeanNewman]

Attended one of Alan Murphy's workshops in Alamo, Tx. It was evident he'd done his homework as this bird was exactly where he said it would be at Estero Llano Grande Lake State Park. This is only one of several great images he put us on this trip.
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mk IV
Lens: 600mm f/4 with a 1.4 TC
Exposure: 1/100 @ f/5.6 +1/3 EC
ISO 400

[Dan Brown]

Great Dean! I really love the monotone with the touch of yellow eyes and bill! I also like the selective focus on the owl with the tree back and front oof!! The bird really stands out!

[Marina Scarr]

This is such a killer shot, an awesome owl and I am so envious! The camoflage is amazing here! I think I like the owl in the middle of this particular image. The eyes are just piercing. Thanks for sharing this gem.

[OvidiuCavasdan]

Excellent! I like this a lot. Bird color match the bark color and the eyes stand out well.

[Don Hamilton Jr.]

Sweet!!! Just love these natural shots, Well done with specs!!!
Don

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Wonderful! I love the camouflage and the stare. The texture on the tree puts this over the top.

[George Cottay]

Great image. I first thought it might be improved by rotating to make the eyes parallel but a quick try suggests the slight angle adds interest.

I especially appreciate you providing us with information on how you found it.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Excellent IQ for a low light shot. loved the comp. and details.

[John Guastella]

Wonderful image! The matching textures on the bird and the tree are lovely. I wonder if taking a bit off the top, to move the bird slightly higher in the frame, might improve the composition?

John

[Jim Fenton]

Wonderful image.....eyes wide open (were you calling or playing a tape?).

Perfect isolation and a great example of camouflage.

[Chris Korman]

What an incredibly jewel-like bird. I like this image very much. Good job w/ the capturing.