Little owl

[Steve Kaluski]

Well after a very blustery and wind few days, last night topped out at 75mph winds, the weather finally broke allowing me to check out the Little owl site. Well he was in and took advantage of the winter sunshine this afternoon perched just outside his front door.

Processed off site so not 100% sure, however I think it's pretty much there colourwise.

Steve
Subject: Little owl looking out, perched by nest hole (Athene noctua)
Location: UK, North Yorkshire
Camera: Canon MKIV
Lens: 500f/4 + 2x - HH
Exposure: 1/500s at f/9 ISO400 +1/3 stop compensation
Crop: Slight crop for presentation (original capture vertical)

[gail bisson]

Terrific IQ and I like the comp. I just wish for a bit more eye contact but that is a minor nit,
Gail

[Karl Egressy]

Great looking Owl species and a nice picture of it. I would try to brighten the right eye a bit.