Canon 7D Canon 500mm f4 L IS & 1.4tc 1, tripod, ISO 640 1/800 sec f5.6
I applied strong NR to the background and made a couple of quick masks to fill in some of the shadows on the plumage. A little selective colour to pop slightly, having previously tried linear curve which I thought was a little OTT.
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I prefer this even to the previous post. Better wing position, IMO, and the post brought out a little warmer, brighter feel to it. The crop also leaves him a little more room under, and the grasses contrast with the far BG well. Well done, another total winner.
Beautiful sharpness and details on the bird, nice wing position and blurred bg. With that crop I get a bit of a sense of being hemmed in, or a low ceiling, and personally I would prefer a wider crop all round to give a sense of the bird flying in a larger space. But that's just my interpretation.
Ah! No critique really. This one gives me the aches; it's evocative and warm and heart-pleasing. The color, the light, the bird's situation in the image, the pose, the blurred foliage...all of this really comes together for me. I like the crop as is, it draws me in.
would add that i also like your choice of shutter-speed as the bird's semi-soft wingtips only add to the image's character and warming (key word WARM WARM WARM) feel
I just love the mood in this one, Jon. The soft evening light, the fantastic habitat and especially his don't-mess-with-me demeanor all add up to make this a wall-hanger for me.
Must've been an AF nighmare?
Hi Jon, love the wing position of the owl, together with the concentrated hunting stare. Lovely light and colours, and I like the inclusion of the grasses below.