Pearl Spotted Owl

[DennisT]

The original was a bit flat and boring so I CS4'd it a bit - any comments?

[emiles]

Very cool shot, even without the processing, the eyes just add more too it

[PWhite214]

A beauty.

Phil

[WesternGuy]

Dennis, looks good to me - not something I will see in my neighbourhood - thanks for sharing. I checked my book - they are just little guys - always nice to see something from other parts of the world? Was this from the same area as your previous postings?

Cheers,

WesternGuy

[Eric D]

Love those eyes!

[DennisT]

Yes Ron - also taken at Timbavati but is to be found in Botswana as well. If you spot one there then chances are you will find a Verreaux's (Giant) Eagle Owl in the same vicinity (that's what happened here) or visa versa. Not long to go now hey?

[WesternGuy]

Thanks Dennis, you are right...not long to go - getting more excited all the time.

Cheers,

WesternGuy

[AgingEyes]

Like the kind of b&w look of it. If you could rid those big branches right behind its head, it would even be better. Personally I would brighten the owl, too. But, your call. Thank you for sharing !

[paulnj]

can you post the original too?

[DennisT]

Here is the original as requested Paul

[paulnj]

nice job on the first! The original looks great too.