Naturally photogenic

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• milloup (1704)
• [2005-01-29 8:41]

Congrats on a very striking capture, he's certainly photogenic with those eyes ;-))
Tack sharp capture, interesting to see how the pattern on his belly seems to imitate the pattern on the branch to his right, and I just love the blue colour of the sky in this one ;-))

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• marcolyff (53)
• [2005-01-29 8:47]

what a beautiful photo i like the natural of the photo one of the best!!!!10/10 .marco.

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• JeanMichel (2864)
• [2005-01-29 8:48]
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The owl itself is beautiful, but I also like the colorful environment; it changes from the generally grey surrounding around these birds, posted in the last month or so. Very well framed between the two branches. Well done, Callie.

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• ellis49 (28665)
• [2005-01-29 8:50]

Great shot Callie.
Amazing colours in the eyes.
Big Berhta with company delivers great pictures.
Great details, POV, colours and composition.
Excellent work.

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• tityop (242)
• [2005-01-29 9:10]

Magnifique photo, quelle couleur !!! et quelle netteté !!!
Thierry

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• AndyB (3978)
• [2005-01-29 9:19]
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Beautiful!
A lovely capture,nice detail and stunning colours.
A great shot,well done.

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• pompey (2762)
• [2005-01-29 10:56]
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Brilliant shot Callie, almost 3D, with great BG.
Lovely composition with good colours, texture, POV and wonderful eyes.
The research, (or do you keep this stuff in your head), into the note is also great.
A big Well Done on this one.

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• Leace (292)
• [2005-01-29 11:24]

An amazing shot, Callie! I wouldn't change a thing - everything is perfect. Your note was very interesting and well wrote (well except the "or"/"of" typo that threw me off ;-)). Keep up the great work!

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• thistle (9152)
• [2005-01-29 11:34]

Great shot!
Good composition and nice pose of this beautiful bird with a bit evil look ;-)
Well done!

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• PDP (11751)
• [2005-01-29 12:04]

Fantastic shot Callie, it appears to have a cool (alomst wintery) feel to it...The details on the owl are really good. The expression is great too, well done.

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• netfalls (9262)
• [2005-01-29 12:42]

Great shot, stunning eyes. Great colours as well.
Very well done.
TFS.

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• Nico (1313)
• [2005-01-29 13:08]

I like the attention you got from him (her?). Good to see some of the environment too.

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• elizemeijer (2007)
• [2005-01-29 13:35]

Oh hy is pragtig !!! hy lyk of hy deur jou kyk.. So very well done, this is a beauty. I like that the blue is not too blue, it can be distracting sometimes.. The first you see now are the eyes.

very well done !!

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• scottevers7 (12253)
• [2005-01-29 14:04]

Just a superb capture of this owl. The color and detail are great. The composition and backround really ad alot to this capture. This is as good as it gets. Nice Work!

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• carper (8208)
• [2005-01-29 14:09]

Callie Vriend,
Hij is echt fantastisch.Die ogen schijnen als lichtjes, great colours, fantastic pof and great dof, this is how you must make such a shot, great job

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• VeTTe (684)
• [2005-01-29 14:34]

sharpness; colours; background; bird and your photo are perfect..

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• rlortie (2058)
• [2005-01-29 15:47]

This one is so lively that I had the impression that his eyes were blinking at me. Simply stunning. 10/10.
No need to smoke, sniff or drink to have hallucinations, your photos have the same effects (for free) ;-).

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• NINIX (2764)
• [2005-01-29 17:19]

Hi Callie,

You did it again. Beautifull. I thought they had only in the night the eyes open.

Thanks,

Hendrik

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• Signal-Womb (10869)
• [2005-01-29 17:26]

This little owl is an absolute gem Callie. Fantastic capture I must say.

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• liquidsunshine (11474)
• [2005-01-29 19:16]

This is one spectacular shot Callie,
unbelievable detail, magnetic eyes.
This is one for the favorites.
Thanks for posting.

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• Motrem (288)
• [2005-01-29 19:44]
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Magnificent grip, eyes are magnificent with sensational colours, they are striking in the image where colours and definition are so sweet. Great shot!

Superbe prise, les yeux sont magnifiques avec des couleurs éclatantes, ils sont marquants dans l'image où les couleurs et la définition sont si douces. Great shot!

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• Fisher (8915)
• [2005-01-29 20:54]
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He's certainly checking you out. Lying on the ground and aiming a 105mm barrel right in his face. Wouldn't your eyes bug out of your head if you were in his position. LOL
Excelent shot, Callie. A beautiful composition.

Mike

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• azulu (374)
• [2005-01-29 21:12]

You did again Callie. Great shot. Very nice composition with nice colours and sharpness. Beautiful eyes.

Congratulations

Alexandre

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• Robbrown (6054)
• [2005-01-30 2:10]

When you manage to get past the hypnotic eyes, when veiwing the thumbnail all you see is the eyes, there is an excelent capture in which the only nit would be the OOF branch tip intruding on the top of his head, but this is a minnor one in such a sharp well seen image. TFS

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• jhm (622)
• [2005-01-30 3:03]
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Goede morgen Callie, hier zegt men soms er zijn kleine en grote uilen en grote het meest!!! maar hier is het een mooie uil, schitterend genomen en die ogen zijn van zeer grote waarde voor de foto, de vergroting vind ik persoonlijk niet zo geslaagd, maar deze is prachtig.
Mooi werk
jhm.

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• sev (56)
• [2005-01-30 3:45]

great shot and colours are beautiful !
I really like eyes of this animal
very good work Callie !

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• Janice (17110)
• [2005-01-30 4:14]

Terrific shot Callie. He makes me laugh with his orange eyes and the bark and leaves surrounding him. Like a Christmas decoration in a tree. Good capture, and well done.

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• red45 (26121)
• [2005-01-30 4:46]

Stunning shot Callie! What a eyes! And beautiful blue spots on BG. Great!

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• extramundi (12682)
• [2005-01-30 7:00]
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Although I am very shot of time, I could not avoid making a very fast workshop to this superb capture to imagine how it would if you spent your time to make a good WS...
I really like this shot, everything is perfect, except the little leafe on the head :D
Thanks Callie, beautiful post.

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• willie (2083)
• [2005-01-30 9:31]

Very very nice Callie. Lovely specimen with amazing eyes.
Mooi so

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• kazan (158)
• [2005-01-30 11:46]

Callie hi, long long time no see...
I see the D70 has become Picasso's paint brush in your hands!!!
Great photos as usual!
Panos

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• japie (5187)
• [2005-01-30 12:36]
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WOW Callie, To me this is your best owl shot yet!! The composition and setting is superb and the sharpness great!!

Incredible shot, Nou's ek 'n Ier!

Groetnis

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• gerhardt (11529)
• [2005-01-30 13:43]

Arrgghhh! :sê die boef en sterf roggelend!

Exceptional owl shot. One of the best I have seen. Your best owl? And stil the owls evades me. No nits, perfect.

As Japie 'n ier is, is ek die Leprecaun!

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• radz (3161)
• [2005-01-30 13:47]
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Woow what a red eye.Nice shot.

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• elroyie (6397)
• [2005-01-30 15:42]

What an emazing eyes, great work.

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• Okan (518)
• [2005-01-31 4:08]

Callie this is one of the best owl phtotos that I've ever seen. Only the leafs front of the right ear, but doesn't matter. I love this photo. Weel done and TFS.

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• sandpiper2 (11163)
• [2005-01-31 22:03]

PErfect Callie, nothing to critique. The atmosphere and expose are stunning, perhaps your best shot so far.

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• Luc (14711)
• [2005-02-01 19:37]

Naturally well done, Callie.
Thanks a lot.

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• Hanssie (0)
• [2005-02-02 7:58]
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What can I say now, Callie ? ? ?
This total picture, the branches of the tree, the colours, also the very nice blue in the background and of course, this really wonderful owl with these sharp eyes looking in your camera and into our screens.
Very, very nice, this one !

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• Steffleu (497)
• [2005-02-05 7:22]

WAOUW !
excellent ! Very good DOF ! beautyful colours !
VERY GOOD JOB !!!

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• riaanm (53)
• [2005-02-15 5:01]
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Hallo Callie,

Baie skerp, goed belig, oor die algemeen 'n photo om op trots te wees.

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• Andrieux (269)
• [2005-02-15 11:23]

Amazing Creature.
Amazing Picture.
Amazing Colour.
Amazing face and look.

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• jossim (11860)
• [2005-02-16 18:15]

À mon avis une des plus belle photo sur ce site. Une excellente composition avec un regard de l'oiseau étonnant. Les couleus et la netteté sont parfaite la lumière elle donne un coté exceptionnel à la photo. FÉLICITATIONS !

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• Kris (1806)
• [2005-02-17 11:40]

Wow.. it's just perfect!!!
I like it very much.
Well done.

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• miqra (151)
• [2005-02-19 11:48]

I gladly add 2 points to give you 90 for this shot, Very good detail, excellent color, excellent shot, well done!

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• Lesley (2988)
• [2005-02-22 10:43]

Man...this being blonde is no fun! How could I have missed this gorgeous piece of work! Having a huge envy fit here in the States... this is masterful, Callie!

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• matijazorc (177)
• [2005-06-23 6:41]

Beautifull photo:-))


Good work.

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• amirsun (643)
• [2005-08-14 10:19]

hooommmm ????? ahaaaaaa!!!!

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• ryyck (994)
• [2005-09-22 15:15]

Beautiful owl!

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• rosana (411)
• [2005-10-11 23:54]

Extremely well done,
sharp, compo excellent,
contrasting eyes colors is perfect.
Ros

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• ridfa (4092)
• [2005-10-21 3:16]

Très belle photo.

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• chrish (372)
• [2005-10-23 18:19]

This shot just proves how one important factor can outweigh all others.

Technically, the shot suffers from the fact that the owl is blocked by the branch, the head is blocked a little by leaves, the OOF branches on the left are distracting, and yet it is one of the most remarkable small owl photos I have ever seen.

Those orange eyes make the rest of the shot insignificant! Magnificent!

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• Athila (1503)
• [2005-10-28 22:17]

Beautiful picture Callie

Exposure and focus are extra. The fill give plenty of details and as an extra bonus a beautiful catchlight in the eyes.
DOF is very interesting to.

Great work and TFS

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• shal (2086)
• [2005-11-12 11:53]

Hey Callie,
must say a wonderful capture :)
excellent colours and detail, DOF is good and wow the owl looks nice :)
excellent work
thanks for sharing,
Cheers

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• Papendieck (0)
• [2006-01-08 20:02]

Great....sharness at it best...great lighting....a winner

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• rohitjpr (18)
• [2006-01-29 11:28]

Hi Callie,

I'm simply speechless.. the picture as well as the information..
Hats off....
keep it up..

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• evanrizo (266)
• [2006-03-08 23:37]

I find this work perfect. Very good the notice.
Thank you very much for share.

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• Demetrio (825)
• [2006-05-08 9:14]

What a fantastic sighting. Well done on getting this in.

Demetrio

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• jmp (8400)
• [2006-05-10 8:44]

Hi Callie,
Today I've seen this wonderful shot. A great one!
José M.

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• Negredo (12)
• [2006-06-20 0:34]

Fantástica composição, parabéns pelo registro!

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• romuszka (1523)
• [2006-07-18 19:44]

Hej Callie!
Przesliczna kompozycja i super wykonanie. Sowa jak z bajki!
Gratulacje gratulacje gratulacje - Roma

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• Adam73 (2069)
• [2006-08-01 18:33]

Nice shot, great exposure and wonderful composition. DOF is great.

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• chbumann (72)
• [2006-11-14 9:46]

Great shot, amazing. It seems unnatural, but it's real. I like it very much!!!! Nice bird!!! Iteresting.

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• jignasi (8466)
• [2007-03-15 14:15]

Impresionante... lo que daríamos algunos por una captura así !! Felicidades y Saludos desde España.

Ignasi

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• PeterZ (7305)
• [2007-05-14 8:21]

Hello Callie,
This is one of the best photos of my favourite animals I've ever seen. Amazing perfect.
TFS, Peter

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• mlines (2494)
• [2007-05-24 19:54]

A simply stunning photo of this owl. Perfect sharpness, good colour and good background effect. Well done. Murray.

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• roconnell (404)
• [2007-08-16 7:58]

Beautiful portrait of Southern White-faced Scops Owl. The colors are wonderful and the markings on the feathers mimics the rough bark of the tree in which it is perched. Well done.

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• Tobias__Ortmann (661)
• [2007-09-14 11:10]

Hi congrulation for this awesome foto
great composition well focused good colours ad detail
I will add it to my favourites
very nice
TOBA

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• bobcat08 (1329)
• [2007-09-23 8:26]

Hello Callie,

When I saw the thumbnail, my first reaction was: "what a mazing colours in the eyes" What a sharp photo with fine details. For example the claw from his left feet. Extreme sharp. Very nice colors. Nice BG, POV and BG. Weldone. Regards and TFS Bob

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• vihang8846 (279)
• [2007-09-23 8:49]

excellent shot friend!!
i loved the eyes..
its great that u got to shoot an owl in daylight!!!
regards
vihang

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• ewiczek (803)
• [2007-10-13 21:22]

wonderfull composition, color and very nice photo

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• erguvan (168)
• [2007-10-13 21:38]

very original and mysterious

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• arunelis (5)
• [2008-02-21 22:44]

nice cold colours
.a.

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• Cyber-Rayder (130)
• [2008-02-25 11:54]

Hi Callie very nice and net photograph with beautiful colours except at the level of the wing in our right but we cannot all make
fiendly
Cyber-Rayder

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• vanderschelden (25551)
• [2008-03-19 12:35]

Hello Callie,
Wonderful colors. Pure South African beauty...
TFS
Annick

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• smahlst (74)
• [2008-06-11 4:25]

This is an beautiful image! The eyes and the rest of the owl are so sharp. Nice job on the fill flash. It looks like the lighting might have been uneven and harsh, but you did a nice job evening it out with the flash.

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• Meshersmith (693)
• [2008-08-23 20:47]

Excelente captura!