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The wise one


The wise one
Photo Information
Copyright: Chris Buxton (windancer) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 22 W: 0 N: 92] (597)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-07-16
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Canon 70-200/2.8
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2005-08-23 9:44
Viewed: 992
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Bubo virginianus, the great horned owl is fairly common throughout most of North America. This large animal(56cm) is a silent flier. For this reason they have been studied by the US military in attempts to create silent stealth planes. This bird has to my knowledge not been involved in any espionage activity although he is large enough to take down skunks and grouse.
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Hello Chris,
Fantastic portrait of the owl!
Sharp and excellent DOF
TFS - Shir

Hi Chris,
this is a wonderful owl.
I like them very much, the eyes are so impressive. He has so funny "ears" and he's looking very curious.
Very good DOF and POV.
I tried a workshop for you to bring more light to your pretty owl, hope you like it.
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hello Chris

Great closeup. I love the face. Awesome crisp, clear details. Sharpness is spot on. Well done. Thanks.

It's a great shot Chris. Clear details, good exposure and colors. The OOF BG green works well for this. Well composed also. I might've been tempted to use some light fill here. Well done.

Very nice portrait of this owl! Great POV and DOF. Good composition and nice blurred BG. Excellent sharpness too!
Helene

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3065 W: 231 N: 5834] (19602)
  • [2005-08-24 2:17]

Great shot of this great horned owl, Chris. I love those "ears" blowing in the wind. The colors on the plumage show a beautiful contrast, and the details are very crisp. Excellent POV and composition and BG as well. Well done and TFS. : )

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