There are a few reasons I time my Patagonia trips for May. One of them is the preponderance of autumn colors in the area, which can make for some nice backgrounds if you find a cooperative subject. I often hope to find Austral Pygmy-owls perched in front of some of that foliage, which is easier said than done of course. However, at the very end of this year’s trip, we were leaving the hotel that acted as our home base for the week… and had an owl waiting for us in the parking lot.
Canon R3
Canon 600mm EF + 1.4x
ISO 5000
1/400th
f/5.6
(Hand-held… the tripod was packed away!)
Wow, that is just perfect. The big branches frame the small owl so well. The direct look and detail is really something. I like the placement off to the right because it balances even though the owl is relatively small in the frame. The background is subdued, but of interest as well. Just a hint of talons, too.
Wonderful, Max, and I am so thrilled that he posed for you as you were leaving, and for him to do that in the parking lot area on this lovely perch with that nice BG. I know you felt like your trip was now complete. Excellent shot.
Hi Max
Ok You have the background, a tree in the perfect yoga pose and a Pygmy-owl saying how lang do think I am going to wait for you. What more can a person ask for.
Peter