# A new species of Owl? **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [February 1, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-new-species-of-owl/49612 "2026-02-01T22:06:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-new-species-of-owl/49612/1 "2026-02-01T22:06:58Z")
![_49A7807.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/e/4e912add28516f3151a7cc52d4bd8aef376c6e2f.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description Just having some fun! This may be the first time I’ve liked a shot of a bird looking straight at me. Could have used a bit more DOF though. ### Specific Feedback All comments welcome! ### Technical Details ![Screenshot 2026-02-01 at 2.08.40 PM](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/1/f10357695e526cc0c3000b0a76a864a64e7e9420.png) Just LR here – NR and a bit of detail emphasized with a little Texture and Clarity; Shadows lifted a bit. Minor sharpening with the low-tech Sharpen slider. Shot in landscape format and cropped from the sides. * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. Vision and Purpose: Conceptual: Emotional Impact and Mood: Composition: Balance and Visual Weight: Depth and Dimension: Color: Lighting: Processing: Technical: ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Brooks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_brooks/32/390_2.png) [@Allen\_Brooks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Brooks)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-new-species-of-owl/49612/2 "2026-02-01T22:26:31Z")
Good title, Diane. That’s quite a head turn. Excellent feather detail and a pleasing background. ---
**Author:** ![Kris\_Smith](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/kris_smith/32/59826_2.png) [@Kris\_Smith](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Kris_Smith)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-new-species-of-owl/49612/3 "2026-02-01T22:51:33Z")
Really fun! Birds are bendy. Sure the tip of the beak and the tail could be in focus, but you have a lot where it counts. I like the directness of that gaze and the feet are in a fun, sort of lopsided position. Nice catch. Songbirds are tough to shoot sometimes. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Schoen](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_schoen/32/368_2.png) [@David\_Schoen](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Schoen)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 1:06am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-new-species-of-owl/49612/4 "2026-02-02T01:06:38Z")
Very nice depth of the fields in this image. I’m really enjoying the the unusual look. Excellent feather detail. I like the perch and the background is quite pleasing. Must be a gold crowned tree, owl… ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-new-species-of-owl/49612/5 "2026-02-02T15:37:02Z")
A very fun shot, Diane. I like the spread leg pose and the rotated head is great! ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-new-species-of-owl/49612/6 "2026-02-03T00:47:51Z")
Hi Diane. Sharp where it counts even down to the feet. Interesting perspective and I like seeing the yellow on the head. Well done. ---
**Author:** ![Glenys\_Passier](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/glenys_passier/32/33963_2.png) [@Glenys\_Passier](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Glenys_Passier)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-new-species-of-owl/49612/7 "2026-02-03T01:26:07Z")
Crikey! I hope you’ve put this one on i.naturalist! Wonderful detail from the feathers to the tip of his toes. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Morrissey](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/peter_morrissey/32/683_2.png) [@Peter\_Morrissey](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Peter_Morrissey)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-new-species-of-owl/49612/8 "2026-02-03T18:31:36Z")
Hi Diane Great head turn and eye contact. 90% of the feathers are sharp, with good color detail. Nice work. Peter ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-new-species-of-owl/49612/9 "2026-02-07T22:40:55Z")
I see I never responded here! Thanks, @Allen_Brooks, @Kris_Smith, @David_Schoen, @Dennis_Plank, @Allen_Sparks, @Glenys_Passier and @Peter_Morrissey! This was a very strange pose – I need to watch these guys more closely – while they are watching me!