More Short-eared Owls

Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

Here are some more shots of the owls I saw on Monday afternoon right before sunset. One flew right over us in the third image.

Specific Feedback

Any comments appreciated.

Technical Details

Canon R7, 400mm f4 DO IS II, 1.4x extender III
ISO 800, f7.1, 1/2500s, hand held

Looks like you had an awesome session, Allen. I think you can just about say you’ve got this species in the can.

Well, what a thrill to be able to make so many excellent shot. My favorite would one the second, as it so nicely shows the upper wings! Great work ! Cheers, Hans

WOW! My vote for the third – what a wonderful capture!

Now you’re just trying to make us jealous! :grinning: I’d be ecstatic to have taken any of them and they are all excellent. I like the head turn you’ve captured on the first two images and the pose on the third is outstanding. Great work.

Lovely series and I agree with Hans that the second one has a killer BG, slight head turn, and upper wing plumage showing off those nice color patterns…Jim