Mom taking a much needed rest.

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Description

This is the same owl that I have posted images of over the years. She hatched two owlets this year. There was very little room in the nesting area for all 3 so Mom decided to leave. She is about 20feet away from the nest area. The owlets fledged about a week later.

Specific Feedback

Not sure about placing her in the center or the rock in URC. The colors are fairly close to actual, but maybe a bit blue?

Technical Details

Canon 7D mkII; 100/400 @400; ISO1600; spot; 5.6; 1/1000th; taken May 14, 2024.

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The composition works for me, Jim. The image seems a bit dark and dull for the setting. You might bring the brightness and contrast up a bit.

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Dennis, An attempt to make changes as suggested. Jim

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Repost is an improvement, Nice contrast in textures.

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David, Thanks.

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Hi Jim, the centered composition works for me given the straight on look of the bird. Nice catch in this rocky environment. I like the brightened repost.

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Allen, thank you.