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    Default sleepy owl?

    Since you guys are not bored yet, I am posting another owl shot. He is actually not sleepy at all, just calling before take off.

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    Simply gorgeous Arash. love the pose here. But give us some more flight. Cant have enough of them.
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    Wow, Arash, beautiful and wild pose, I agree, keep them coming and take it to the next level!

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    Great mastery of feather detail and tonal gradation, Arash !! You set the bar very high !!
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    Wow, now we are seeing some of the best Avian work in the World
    noone can ever be bored with these

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    Super shot Arash, the DOF is just about perfect, the pose is really interesting, and I am still not bored!

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    Excellent image Arash! I like the sharpness, details and calling pose.

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    Hi Arash, good DOF, and I like the overall detail, exposure and sharpness on the snowy. Well timed to get the calling moment.

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    Great calling moment captured, sets this one apart from many other sitting snowy shots. As usual, super IQ, comp and exp. How could anyone tire of seeing these beauties.

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    Very nice, Arash! I don't think I've ever seen this behavior photographed! Too bad he's not facing the light a little more but handled perfectly as usual!

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    Technically impressive, (referring to your dof and impressive lack of noise), great pose, bg, and perch too. Could stare at this one all day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan Brown View Post
    Very nice, Arash! I don't think I've ever seen this behavior photographed! Too bad he's not facing the light a little more but handled perfectly as usual!
    Thanks Dan, there was no light here it was overcast as you can tell by the photo
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    Another beauty, Arash. Great calling pose, and your usual fine techs. Keep 'em coming.

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    Quote Originally Posted by arash_hazeghi View Post
    Thanks Dan, there was no light here it was overcast as you can tell by the photo
    But, the owl's back is brighter than the face

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    Great shot, love the expression

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    The detail on the bird is just stunning... like the pose and composition

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    Another beauty! I really like your composition and how you have included the perch. How I wish I had done what you did which was to pack up and go to WA. I truly regret not jumping on a plane to try my hand at photographing these beautiful birds.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan Brown View Post
    But, the owl's back is brighter than the face
    There was some skylight but that was coming from the top no the back ;)
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    Quote Originally Posted by gail bisson View Post
    Another beauty! I really like your composition and how you have included the perch. How I wish I had done what you did which was to pack up and go to WA. I truly regret not jumping on a plane to try my hand at photographing these beautiful birds.
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    Thanks Gail! Don't you guys have snowys in BC? lots of great shots coming from that area...
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    Quote Originally Posted by arash_hazeghi View Post
    There was some skylight but that was coming from the top no the back ;)
    That makes sense.

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    Another stunning image Arash. As good as it gets. Amazing moment captured - I stared at this one for a while before I could type.

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    Wow!!! Excellent image. Love the pose, superb background, and excellent comp. Flawless in my eyes.
    Very well done..

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    Hey Arash,
    Excellent all around. Had you guys had sweeter light......it would have been off the charts! On my list for sure!

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    Very nice image and great specimen, thanks for sharing Arash. If anything, I would tone down the perch, especially on the LRC.

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