Philippine Scops Owl

Critiques [Translate]

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• thistle (9152)
• [2004-11-30 11:10]

It's good photo of this interesting bird.I like the look of its face and eyes - it's something mysterious in it, maybe even evil.
The sharpness is also good.
The only thing I don't like much is the composition. I think there should be some free space sideways - the bird shouldn't "fill" all photo.

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• CaptiveLight (1121)
• [2004-11-30 12:59]

Lots of details, and sharp, but highlights are blown out, perhaps toning it down by a half stop or so would have worked better. Agree that the cut off ears are a bit distracting, but still a striking image.

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• Xplorator (7604)
• [2004-11-30 16:01]

Another striking owl from Phillipines. Everyday I find the fauna of the Phillipines more bizarre (to me) and exciting , this is the second unusual owl I see (last one looked half owl half hawk) and then I saw you have the bulky eyed tarsisus ... fascinating !

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• extramundi (12682)
• [2004-11-30 17:24]

Agree with the other critics about the cropping of the ears, but the subject is fantastic and the quality of the shot very very good. A big welcome to TN. Hope to see more photos and critiques soon.

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• ellis49 (28669)
• [2004-11-30 23:12]

Very good first post Cathy.
Good colours and details.
Agree with the others about the ears.
Well done.
Welcome to TN.

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• netfalls (9268)
• [2004-12-01 5:58]

Why did you cut the ears? It would have been perfect....
Good shot good DOF, and good pose.
Well done.

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• japie (5187)
• [2004-12-07 22:12]

Welcome here to TN Cathy and I like your first post. This is a beautiful image with good contrast. I personally would not have cropped off the ears.Very well done.

Thanks for posting and I hope to see lots more of your work

Points tomorrow