Quote Originally Posted by Ronnoco
What gives this shot great impact is the expression in the eyes and the sharp focus in the feathers. Given the circumstances it was a great catch.

I would suggest some minor post processing to take out that little branch and snow directly in front of the owl and to brighten the area around the eyes a bit.

As to comments about the busy background, it is possible in post-processing to selectively defocus the bacground too, if that is what the photographer wants.

Ronnoco
thanks! that is some good advice. im pretty content with the background. it adds some consistency the shot.