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Owl
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Copyright: Art Roberts (Art_R) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 201 W: 16 N: 483] (1995)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-04
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D 80, AF VR-Nikkor 80-400mm ED, 77mm UV
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Alberta Badlands [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-08-13 7:11
Viewed: 370
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi Folks , today I have this horned owl , another creature I came across in the hills of the badlands , found in Drumheller Alberta. I felt quite lucky that this beauty decided to hold tight while I changed from my 18-200mm over to my birding lens :-) , I guess the I likely disturbed its slumber in my passing. unfortunately I turned to see some hawks having a little tussle and this owl flew the coop :-) and I missed the chance for an in-flight of this massive bird :-(

well guess them the brakes ;-)

hope that you like it , thanks for stopping in
regards
Art
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  • nagraj Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 248 W: 44 N: 574] (2368)
  • [2008-08-13 7:19]

Hi Art,
what a stunning image, getting horned owl in this beautiful light. very good and worthy effort as one can see this owl in its all spledour. tfs.
nagraj.v

Hi Art, great looking bird, stunning eye contact, impressive that you had time to change lens and get this shot... fine work!!

Hi Art,
Very good luck you were able to change the lense. Usually even going to settings is too much. It did let you very close for a bird this size. Excellent picture with good composition and pose, pin sharp details and nice BG. The eyes are amazing! I would adjust exposure a tad bit darker in pp but that is a matter of taste.
TFS
Pekka

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1107 W: 6 N: 3063] (11326)
  • [2008-08-13 14:20]

Woooow Art!!! How is beautifull this pic!!! All is perfect,the quality is at the top,i like a lot the position of bird,the face,the eyes,and the wonderfull and colores background,one of your best pics,my best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

hello Art

WOW ! excellent shot of Alberta's avian emblem,
very beautiful luminosity and colours, very fine POV,
DOF and framing, excellent sharpness and details,
great eye-contact with you, only one thing Art,
i would'nt put lined frame to this beautiful image,
i think (for me) it is more beautiful without a lined frame,

TFS

Asbed

hello art,
nice capture of the horned owl, i liked the eye contact, good details captured.
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Hi Art,
He has his eyes on you:).Amazed u had time to change lenses too.. Geez never have such luck..
Great capture!!

Best regards,
Jane

How lucky you were to come across this fellow and that he stayed put. We are always on the lookout for owls but rarely find one. I love the detail in his feathers and the super pose. It is rare to find a bird without a lot of twigs and leaves in the line of sight.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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