Owl

[Ctn]

Hello again,

What do you think of this one? I dont normally photograph birds and i dont have the gear for it. This is not in the wild, but i think it turned out quite nice.



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[Didache]

You are right - it DID turn out nice. The owl looking at you is crucial - there is an 'engagement' between the bird and the viewer. Also, you got all the detail in the feathers around the head (I wish I had a penny for every bird pic I have seen with the light feathers burned out!) I also like the way you have resisted the temptation to crop too tightly - wild creatures I think are often best with a little 'space' to breathe.

Good stuff!
Mike

[Adamo]

Agreed! Very nice image and I love the crop and angle. I think the only thing that bothers me is the heavy shadow over the right eye. Can you bring out some detail in that?

[Frog]

All the stuff Mike and Adamo said but I'd like more space at bottom even if it is heavily shadowed.

[LeeIs]

I think it's great. Nice composition also. Maybe pulling out a little bit of the details in the eye might help. Other than the it's very good.

[daq7]

Gorgeous............................

[Fernando Mendez]

Great work, i like the contrast with the sky.....maybe a small refexion on the left eye. Can improvr it....