The Snowy Owl on his southern habitat

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• bobcat08 (1431)
• [2008-03-25 6:56]

Hello Asbed,

You´r right, why always close shots. When you see the whole environment is just as interesting and maybe more then a close up. It´s a beautiful capture of the snowy owl. My attention was at the first place the shadow of the Owl on the white, white snow. Amazing in this case. I like this photo. Good POV, BG and DOF. Only I think the BG has a bit noise. Regards and TFS BOB

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• jcoowanitwong (12123)
• [2008-03-25 7:20]

Hello Asbed,
Nice action shot of the landing snowy owl. The perspective view of this picture is fantastic. The vast open space and blue sky are wonderful. TFS,
JC

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• pekkavalo1 (6749)
• [2008-03-25 7:53]

Hi Asbed

Good shot showing also the habitat. Good composition and colours.

Thanks

Pekka

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• goldyrs (9271)
• [2008-03-25 8:05]

Hey Asbed!
Yet another feast for my eyes!
I love the entire composition!
Very well done!
rgeards,
Goldy

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2008-03-25 8:36]

Hi Asbed,

I like seeing the entire scene with the sky! Even though the white owl is surrounded by the white snow he stands out very well. A nice do over.


Jane

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• eqshannon (27983)
• [2008-03-25 9:16]

You do so well...and this is no exception...i would love to play with this one a bit...I get to do some work...and I get bored doing my own...very nice addition..
Bob

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• Evelynn (14396)
• [2008-03-25 9:16]
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The snowy owls at Mirabel have been very popular this year. I am jealous. I would have been there too every chance I got. They don't seem to be too shy of people. I like seeing more of the setting which you show here. It is a nice shot.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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• uleko (2901)
• [2008-03-25 10:32]
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Hello Asbed,
I'm glad you didn't crop this too close! The Owl looks great flying across the snow-covered plain (or lake?)and I like its shadow on the snow. Good focus and fine control of the whites.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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• lawbert (0)
• [2008-03-25 11:27]

Hello Asbed
I personally think you were right not to crop this and leave it as is.
It is a skilled photographer that will plan the scene,,Granted there is luck involved to capture your subject in the perfect scene..I think its called planning and patience..well it is for me.
This is a just fantastic capture and I love it as it is.
Great work Asbed.
Paul

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• warnzy (20)
• [2008-03-25 11:50]

Hi Asbed,

You are quite right. Sometimes it's appropriate to crop close and sometimes it isn't. It's really about making the most of the image you have. I do prefer this version to the previous one. It breaks the rules of composition, but in a way that works and gives the image a certain something...something unexpected. It also emphasises how well the owl blends into it's habitat, so good from both an artistic and natural history perspective.

Mike

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• Silvio2006 (41640)
• [2008-03-25 12:26]

Hi Asbed, white on white is very difficult, splendid capture of flying Snowy Owl with fascinating shadow on snow, splendid focus and wonderful sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• Luis52 (12761)
• [2008-03-25 14:37]

Hola Asbed.
Muy hermosa foto de este Buho Blanco. en pleno vuelo, la imagen bastante bien lograda y con un exelente encuadre para su presentacion.
Saludos
Luis52.

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• EOSF1 (23469)
• [2008-03-25 15:19]

Salut Asbed, belle image du Harfang dans son habitat, c'est clair, net et bien exposé. Bravo et merci,

Mario

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• demeve (5995)
• [2008-03-25 17:20]

Hello Asbed,

I'm sorry my friend but I don't have time for a proper critique but I'll take the time to congratulate you for this incredible shot

Everton

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• maurydv (16758)
• [2008-03-25 17:36]

Splendida immagine, eccellente composizione con il senso del movimento e la bellissima linea di suddivione del paesaggio fra cielo e neve, bellissima l'ombra sulla neve, molto belli i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-03-25 20:19]

Hello Asbed

We are sharing some similar experiences I think.
Very lovely composition.I like the look of the setting.
Very good lighting and colours.
TFS

Rob

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• albert (2093)
• [2008-03-26 6:27]

Bonjour Asbed,
Bon choix de composition de ce hibou dans son desert blanc!
Bien vu
Albert

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• Adanac (17609)
• [2008-03-26 19:03]

Hello Asbed,
Nice image of this special species in flight. I like your idea of pulling back to show the surroundings, great job My Friend.
Rick

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• Humanist (541)
• [2008-03-27 8:48]

Good job capturing this owl in flight! Even finding the owl is an accomplishment to me: I went looking for owls on many occasions this winter with no luck. I like the classic white/blue colour combo too.

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• marmottelolo (14691)
• [2008-03-27 10:30]

bonjour asbed
voila un oiseau que je trouve magnifique,certe ici il est un peu loin et le ciel comporte du bruit mais j'ai tenté un WS sans resultat probants.
bien vu quand même.
laurent

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• lizzie (2855)
• [2008-03-28 7:07]

Bonjour Asbed,

J'aime bien cette photo, on peut apprécier le harfang dans son environnement, ces immenses champs!
J'aime beaucoup qu'il soit au ras du sol et le déploiement de ses ailes ainsi que ses petites pattes une derrière l'autre ajoutent beaucoup de mouvement à ton image!
Bien fait!

Lise

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• angybone (7672)
• [2008-03-28 8:07]

Oh this is excellent! Wonderful work! Great inflight capture in the natural environment. Well done!

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• jackart (604)
• [2008-03-28 12:01]

Hello Asbed!

Interesting shot of ultrarare bird. It is almost unvisible in its camouflage. Excellent framing and quality.

Regards
Jacek

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• Alex99 (18621)
• [2008-03-31 9:04]

Hi Asbed.
Stunning picture with brilliant exposure, sharpness of the entire image, freezing of a wonderful scene and nice colours. Bravo. Excellent action picture. My best wishes.
Alexei.