One More Snowy Owl

[Dave Leroy]

From yesterday morning. Not the ideal pose nor angle on sun but what was available on a very windy day. I removed a number of brighter bits and lightened up the owls left eye.
7D, 500mm, 1/1250, f/5.6, IO400, manual, and tripod.
Again standing in a bit of sea water and bird a bit higher. The ice is from sea spray and I would suspect owl would get flushed out by rising tide and strong onshore wind.

[Karl Egressy]

I wouldn't make excuses if I were you Dave.
Insted, I would be proud of this shot and I mean it.
This is an excellent picture of this great looking Owl species.
Love the light, the habitat and the great feather details, as well as the eyes.
I don't remember seeing too many pictures of this species having so great feather details on the head and I have seen a lot.

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent low angle. exposure and nice display of enviroment!

[Dave Leroy]

Thanks Arash and Karl. Very nice comments. I am quite happy with the shot and especially how the habitat turned out.

[gail bisson]

WOW! I love the BG in this one! Of course, the gorgeous bird and exposure don't hurt either,
Gail
I dream of seeing one of these beauties!

[Steve Canuel]

What a really nice shot Dave. IMO one of the best I've seen of this species. The look of the light on the BG is especially nice, providing rich, natural looking shadows, and warm, pleasing colors with a 3-D look. Deserving of more than just 3 comments. Very well done.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Awesome bird in an awesome setting and interesting gorgeous light. I love, love, love it. Wow.