Long-eared Owl

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Description

I’ve always been fond of this one, which I suppose I can now consider an “oldy” (taken over a decade ago). It was my first Long-eared Owl encounter, and I returned to this spot late in the afternoon hoping the bird would finally get active. It did, and while it didn’t choose the most natural perch, I couldn’t argue with the glowing grass that offered up a nice background pattern.

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Canon 1DX
Canon 500mm f/4 IS
ISO 800
1/1250th
f/5.6

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Yes, Max, the glowing grasses make a great background and really let the owl stand out. You’ve also got good details in the owl (and the fence post, :wink:)

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Beautiful image! The luminous OOF grasses are stunning, and the side view of the owl is perfect here.

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Excellent EP - congrats!

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The detailed browns of the owl, the interesting but not overpowering background, plenty of space for our star to gaze into - what’s not to like about this?

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Max, This is a fantastic image. The owl looking to the left over the open field is great. I am jealous. I can never get an owl to sit still long enough to capture an image.

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