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Description

Eastern Screech Owl
Somewhere in Florida last spring
We heard this fellow before we saw him, and were surprised he was out before dusk. There was a cooper’s hanging around, and I think this little one was very wary.
The first time I saw screechies, I was also surprised at how small they are - 6-8 inches.

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Technical Details

Sony A1
200-600 mm @600
F8
ISO 2500
SS 1/800
Manual
Matrix metering

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Nothing I can suggest for improvement - I LOVE him!!!

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That’s one wild hairdo and the pose makes it look smaller than it is, which in turn, makes that eye look enormous (which creates a super cuteness factor). Very nicely done, Sandy.

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A creature from mythology!! Cute and a little spooky at the same time. But an excellent capture with a very cool (mischevious?) pose!

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What an impossibly cool looking owl. Love the pose, and environment. Seeing owls in the daytime is way high on my list. We occasionally hear a western screech owl here at night but NEVER see one in the daytime. I’m hoping that if I do, I can grab shot like this to be proud of.

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Amazing!

I dont mean this as a criticism, but would you please try darkening the background ? As is , is wonderful nevertheless!

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From the pose, I wouldn’t have guessed screech owl. I thought it was one of your exotic birds. Outstanding detail. Nice perch and background.

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@Karl_Zuzarte
Hi, karl - I agree that the BG could benefit from darkening, but we’re away for a couple weeks from my main PC and I have only the laptop. I’ll try, but it may not be decent enough to re-post.
What is MNEC? just curious… :slight_smile:

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Hi Sandy - i think that perhaps only the brighter skies can be darkened a tad - if at all.

MNEC is a title bestowed by the New England Camera Club Council in recognition of work done to promote photography - we have 80-85 camera clubs here

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Very nice image Sandy. Love the “behind the back” look - doing what owls do. Fine details and such a intriguing subject. Well done.