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European Eagle Owl


European Eagle Owl
Photo Information
Copyright: Jean Michel Peers (JeanMichel) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 633 W: 87 N: 938] (2864)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-07-29
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF100-400 F4.5-5.6L IS, Digital ISO 400, Hoya HMC UV(0)
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-08-22 10:01
Viewed: 2182
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This shot was taken during a hawking (falconry) show at the Château des Milandes. Amongst the different prey birds performing, this one was very impressive by it's silent and fluid flight to catch his piece of meat.
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BUBO BUBO - European Eagle Owl, Grand-Duc d'Europe.
IDENTIFICATION
This eagle owl is the largest and most powerful owl in Europe, about 69 cms (27 inches) in length. It has a large beak and enormous talons but its most noticeable features are the striking orange eyes. It has prominent ear tufts which are raised or lowered depending on its mood. The plumage is mostly mottled but with bolder streaks on the breast.
It takes a range of prey from insects to larger animals such as hares, and even game birds.
HABITAT: Forests, deserts, rocky areas.
NESTING: A hollow on a rock ledge or cave, or an old eagle nest.
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PP: Autocontrast, as the owl was in the shade, and sharpening (USM set at 150-0,7-0).
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You can hear his call and find more info in french here

livios, carper, marhowie, TAZ, thistle, wallhalla15, halki, sway, dew77, Luc, Janice, scottevers7, Comandante, coasties, jmaddocks has marked this note useful
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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2167 W: 124 N: 2567] (8208)
  • [2005-08-22 10:31]

Wauw jean Michel,
i love it, fantastic head, the details are super, the pov is great and the colours are good, I love the red eye, very good photo.
gr. Jaap

Hello Jean, Excellent profile portrait. I like this POV - perfect. The light, colors and eye details are very nice. The eye color is very striking this close also, Very well done.

Great shot Jean Michel!
This is lovely portrait of this beautiful bird.
Lighting and colours are very good, POV and details as well. The photo could've been a bit sharper though. I think it would've also good to leave a bit more space in front of birds beak.
Overall, superb post.
WELL DONE & TFS

Pose is excellent, good work, very good sharpness, details, colours and composition. Thanks for sharing.

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  • halki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 253 W: 8 N: 105] (467)
  • [2005-08-22 15:45]

Hello Jean!
Very nice capture!Details,clear eye,sharpness nad colurs are great.
Thanks for posting...

Beautiful portrait, Jean M.
The colour of the eye are amazing. Good details and compsition.
Very well done.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3069 W: 231 N: 5859] (19702)
  • [2005-08-22 21:36]

Whoa... those big orange eyes... so intense... and those black and orange feathers... great contrast. Sharp details, good light, and beautiful background. Well done and TFS. : )

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1552 W: 0 N: 1165] (6442)
  • [2005-08-22 21:53]

Hi Jean Michel,
Excellent portrait!
Very good details and colour.
TFS!

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  • sway Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 316 W: 88 N: 308] (1212)
  • [2005-08-23 2:02]

Wo I love the eyes, big and orange!
Fantastic details in the feathers, so sharp.
Nicely framed and composed.
:)

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-08-23 3:36]

Hello Jean!
Wonderful owl portrait.Eyes are amazing.I liked POV,sharpness and clear details a lot.TFS...:-)

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2058 W: 315 N: 4404] (14713)
  • [2005-08-23 4:15]

Hi Jean-Michel! I do not have the time to write a decent comment. I give to you the well deserved smiley even if it not very important for you.

" The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating.
The paths are not to be found, but made.
And the activity of making them, changes both the maker and their destination. "
(John Schaar)

Thank you for sharing pictures and notes and for the enjoyment which they give to me.

Have a wonderfull day!

(traduction libre)
Le futur n'est pas un endroit où nous devons nous rendre mais que nous devons créer. Les sentiers ne doivent pas être trouvés mais construits. Et les actions que nous faisons pour les construire métamorphosent à la fois les constructeurs et leurs destinations.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3446 W: 144 N: 5883] (17434)
  • [2005-08-23 6:16]

Nice one Jean Michel! Excellent portrait of this fellow. He is so sharp and his feathers are so clear. What a lovely eye too, so prettily coloured. A really good photo, TFS.

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3184] (10918)
  • [2005-08-23 7:02]

Grace à un bon PdV et au 400mm voici un beau portrait de rapace ! Le détail dans le plumage est superbe, mais l'oeil et sa couleur me plaisent particulièrement. Comme d'habitude rien à redire techniquement... Compliments Jean Michel.

Hi Jean Michel,
This is a really great portrait on this owl. The color and detail are superb. The eye color is very striking in this shot. Nice Work!
Scott

Hello Jean!
Wonderful portrait.Colors,details,sharpness and composition are perfect.Thanks for sharing.

Hi Jean Michel

Lovely portrait. The eye is fantastic. Amazing colour. Crisp, clear tack sharp shot. No nits at all. Nice work. Thanks.

Bonjour Jean:
A stunning portrait of thisd Eagle Owl! Your shot is well composed with great detail and clarity. The colours are beautiful, and it's eyes are awesome! I would love to see one of these beauties in the wild.
Great work!

Jean-Michel, you've got a winner here.

Lovely colors in the eye, great pov and pose.

Excellent details upon the feathers.

Maybe I'd try to clone out the bright part on the bg, but that's just an opinion.

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