Intense Owl
ISO 800, 300mm f/5.6, 1/200, mid day under a canopy of trees, which shed a rather strong green cast to everything. Exposure increased a bit in post and a minor curve adjustment. I then used Dfine 2 to remove some noise, Perfect Portrait on the eyes only, Viveza 2 to remove the green cast, Perfect Color to add some highlights and make some more color adjustments, and Perfect Effects to add a little glow and the texture you see behind the owl, as well as a little bit of vignette to ensure the focus is on the eyes.
I was situated between the owl and a large perch with a treat on top. He's focused on the food behind and above me and is just about to leap.
This owl was rescued as a baby and raised by humans at the Carolina Raptor Center. It could not be released back to the wild.
Anyway, let me know what you all think, and of course all critique is welcome!
