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Long-eared Owl


Long-eared Owl
Photo Information
Copyright: Mario Olteanu (Mariol) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 159 W: 10 N: 1173] (5132)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-22
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): bobair's favorites beyond the alloted amount. [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-12-23 6:57
Viewed: 707
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Done in Humber Bay Park - Toronto

Long-eared Owl
Asio otus Order STRIGIFORMES - Family STRIGIDAE

A bird of temperate forests, the Long-eared Owl roosts and nests in trees by day and hunts in open areas by night. Though widespread and relatively common in its range, it is rarely seen.

Description
Medium-sized owl.
Mostly brown and cryptically marked.
Conspicuous "ear" tufts.
Orange facial disk.
White feathers form an X between eyes.

Size: 35-40 cm (14-16 in)
Wingspan: 90-100 cm (35-39 in)
Weight: 220-435 g (7.77-15.36 ounces)

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2008-12-23 7:07]

Hi Mario
Excelent capture.Thatis an outstanding composition as far as I'm concern everything is perfect,POV,sharpness ,light and colors,subject pose.
TFS Michel

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 649 W: 15 N: 1607] (6263)
  • [2008-12-23 7:09]

Hi Mario
Excellent capture, well done.
Regards.
Razvan Zinica

Hello Mario,
Undoubtedly a favorite...
'Cause this is an impressive shot technically as well as aesthetically...
Enjoyable!!
Congrats and TFS
Annick

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2395 W: 94 N: 5542] (17634)
  • [2008-12-23 7:39]

Hello Mario,
What a perfection! Incredible sharpness, light, colours, POV, BG and composition. Superb in all aspects. High quality!
I add it to my favorites.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Mario,
Wonderful image, great colors and detail, the eye contact of the great bird is highlight here. tfs.
nagraj.v

Hi Mario,
that look could kill, the eyes are amazing and the plumage
is beautiful both in colours and pattern.
Good sharpness and fine DOF, the Owl standout well from the BG.
Well done.

/Gert

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-12-23 8:39]

Hi Mario,
Great portrait of this long-eared owl. Light, details and colors on the plumage, focus,sharpness and POV are very good. TFS
Greetings,
Selen

hi mario, wonderful catch of this owl. great colors and sharpness. great job. tfs.

nice and sharp, TFS Ori

hello Mario

actually at this moment that i am viewing your image,
it is TN's best Owl shot, WOW ! look at his glance to you,
fine POV and appropriate vertical framing, beautiful luminosity,
excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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  • bobair Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 398 W: 118 N: 1435] (5172)
  • [2008-12-23 19:39]

Hi Mario,
this is a very fine looking bird you grace TN with today.All the factors that make up a fine image are present what with the sharp focus,true colour and choice pov,it is no wonder it is a favorite photo and one for my theme.Thanks for showing us this wonderful owl.All the best to you and yours in this holiday season. Bob

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2173 W: 219 N: 4384] (14904)
  • [2008-12-24 0:40]

Hi Mario

A very beautiful capture of this long-eared owl!
The sharpness of this close-up is excellent and the amazing eye-contact you managed to get here adds a lot to the impact of this image.
Lovely natural colors and great exposure balance complete a very nice presentation.

Bravo, TFS and Happy Holidays!
Horia

Hello Mario

Wow superb!
The plumage detail is lovely and you have wonderful eye detail and contact.
Excellent light and colours,you have captured it in a staghorn sumac.A terrific natural setting with accent colour.
The POV and DOF are well done.
TFS

Wolf

Absolutely beautiful Long-eared Owl... Everything about this picture is terrific. Is it just me but, I've noticed a sharp spike in( not just my own sightings) but, around Hamilton... A Snowy was posted from the east mountain! I hope the trend continues.

Thanks for posting this.

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