Great Horned Owl-upclose and personal

Rating and critiques are appreciated

Owl on sunlight, must be in a ZOO! I also once took a picture of two owls in a cage half sun lit and made it as night in the post processing, it was a hell of a job!

 

PDE

Knowing now the history of that photo - I rate it 7/7 because its taken in the wild... Right place right moment, Jim. Congratulations and best regards, El

Great view of the eyes which is what owls are all about. Dappled sunshine is typical as these birds are always deep in in the trees. You handled it very well. Good habitat shot. You must have used a big lens as the beak is OOF and the eyes are sharp (I forgot to look at the details). I'll have to have Mssr Porte-Bonheur rate my photos as all of them are taken in the wild! 6/6

Great capture, Jim. Best regards.

This is a fantastic capture!

Magnifica toma y estupendo encuadre,con una excelente luz y apropiado fondo bien desenfocado.7/7.Anon.

 

Un cordial saludo -Tolo.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to comment and rate this picture. It was nice getting such a positive response. Although, I have to say, being this close to this beautiful and rarely seen bird was a thrill in it's self. Good health and happiness to all.-Jim

Great Scott ,Good job Mr Tipton.