Spectacled Owl

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Description

Costa Rica
These guys are deep in the rainforest, and it was very dark. I was happily surprised how well DxO noise reduction rescued this (Thanks, Dennis!)

Specific Feedback

suggestions for any improvement most welcome

Technical Details

Sony A1
200-600 @600
Exposure Time: 1/50 sec - a rare use of a tripod
F Number: f/6.3
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 12,500
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure Bias: 0 EV ings)
Flash: No flash (I didn’t have it with me, and I don’t believe in flashing live eyes)

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I need to redo my shot of this species, Sandy. It’s from our 2022 trip before I started using that software. and was heavily backlit like this-not too surprising. You did a really fine job on this one with the background leaves still bright but excellent detail in the owl.

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Excellent Sandy. Love the heads-on view of the owl and the details are well recovered. Bird contrasts nicely with the BG and I like the subject placement in the frame.

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Outstanding lighting, detail, and pose. You were so lucky to have such good conditions and some help from software.

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Very unique owl, nicely presented. I like the crop and the BG is realistic-looking without overpowering the owl. Nice job!

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What a cute owl Sandy. Nice lighting and detail in this one as always. Noise? What noise?

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Wonderful portrait, Sandy. Very intriguing bird and you captured it very well.

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Great look at this owl. Nicely composed and a pleasing setting.

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Hi Sandy
I am glad you found DXO, I am always amazed at how well it handle 10 & 12k ISO.
I will probable never get to Costa Rica, so thank you for the lovely Owl.
Peter

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@peter
DxO is truly amazing - I’m going back to re-work a lot of higher-ISO images . Occasionally, I add a tiny bit more sharpening in Topaz, but I’m very impressed.
Thanks for the nice comment… :slight_smile:

@Allen_Brooks @David_Bostock @Allen_Sparks @Dennis_Plank @Ed_Williams @Diane_Miller for the kind words.

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