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    Default Snowy Owl: After the Kill

    I've spent 4 days photographing Snowy Owls in 2012, and this bird was the only one I ever saw either with prey or with evidence of having eaten. The birds still look healthy and it's been 2 months since I last paid them a visit, so they are definitely eating. This is most of full frame.

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    Doug:

    striking image, with nice comp, techs and blood showing. I like the birds back working the frame diagonal.

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    I like evidence of a kill too. Somehow, the 1 yellow eye and the red do not go together well, at least for me. I am curious what others think as I don't really trust my judgement on this 100%.

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    That's a striking image that really tells a story. Nicely done, Doug.

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    hi Doug,
    very dramatic image that really tells a story. I like the head position and lovely light as well. The diagonal lines of the perch and back create some really nice lines. definitely a keeper,
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    Hi Doug, good look back pose, and I like the light in this. You have exposed and brought the detail out nicely, and Im fine with 'bloody' beak and the yellow eye together. Did he turn his head and look at you? ( or are you saving that frame for another day )

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stuart Bowie View Post
    Did he turn his head and look at you? ( or are you saving that frame for another day )
    I've got some frames with the bird looking at me but I like this one best. I have the same bird on a different perch with better eye contact; I'll post that one soon.
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    Thanks for the feedback Doug.

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    Good catch to get one after a fresh kill. I really like the nice light and light angle.

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    Let me put it simply - Killer!

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    Killer light, IQ, comp and story. I love it, Doug.

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    Nice one Doug, looks like you had better weather this time, wish I could have made it up there.
    I saw one Snowy with blood on the talon when I was there, thats all and no other evidence that they are eating or
    what they are eating, but they obviously are.
    I too, like the pose and the nice view of those great feet!
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    What a stunning image, Doug. The IQ is out of this world, and it almost looks like a studio shot, lighting and BG are so perfect. Yet those bloody feet and mouth provide that sense of wildness for sure. Wonderful portrait.

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    Nice light and pose! Wish for a nicer perch though ...but would still take it as is, of course!

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    Very fine image Doug! IQ is superb and I love the fact you've seen one with meal remains.

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    I forgot to mention earlier that I cleaned up a bit of white wash on the perch.
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    This is just awesome Doug, one of those must prints!
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    Just to add my congrats on a superb shot.The head turn and the eye are awesome ,as well as the pose.Also love the awesome claws with a hint of blood on the feathers.

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    Absolutely gorgeous light, great IQ, and lovely pose/exposure Doug.
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    Perfect comp and bg, nice work.

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    Many thanks for the comments everyone!
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    Doug, what a shot...loved that red on the bill. great light and perfect comp. rest all wonderful as always.

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