The Blakiston's Fish Owl is endangered due to the widespread loss of riverine forest, increasing development along rivers and dam construction. The current population in Japan is approximately 100-150 birds (20 breeding pairs and unpaired individuals),
1D MIV, 300 f/2.8 II w/1.4x III
Manual - spot metered on snow highlight +2.3EV, 1/125 @ f/4, ISO 1600, taken under Mecury Vapor lighting.
Post-production- 15in MBP, LR3, CS5, NIK
Truly a stunning potrait, and I love the way he is glaring at you!!! Your PP is so good that it almost looks as though I am looking at the actual owl. The details are amazing, and the colors really pop against the snow BG.