Comment from Charlotte Morse
Simply stunning! Plus he's looking straight at you!
Beautifully taken, your hard work and patience has really paid off here!
Beautifully focused and with excellent dof - the one blurred wing merely adds movement to the shot.
You've 'rescued' the exposure incredibly well, which shows great talent on the editing side too!
And composition, well what can I say but perfect!
I don't think you need me to wish you luck - but I will anyway, just in case!
Charlotte

 Comment Written 12-May-2023

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reply by the author on 12-May-2023

Your review is much appreciated, especially as my only 6 star among 11 reviews. I am actually surprised, as I consider this as one of my prize photos. Thanks again!

reply by Charlotte Morse on 12-May-2023

You're more than welcome it's definitely worthy of a six!
But you might find that the other reviewers were out of sixes as it is the end of the week - and that was my last one. So please don't get discouraged, I reckon it'll do very well in the contest!

Comment from suffolkbrian
Very good one of this owl and like the way its wings are spread in this almost as if you waited to get this one and if so you done well...brian

 Comment Written 12-May-2023

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reply by the author on 12-May-2023

Thanks!

reply by suffolkbrian on 12-May-2023

your welcome

Comment from supergold
a very appropriate title indeed for a wonderful capture of this great horned owl stretching is wings in order to fly to another location;....

 Comment Written 12-May-2023

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reply by the author on 12-May-2023

Thanks!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Wow! Brilliant shot. It looks as though he will scare the musicians away!:) You have timed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Good luck!

 Comment Written 12-May-2023

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reply by the author on 12-May-2023

Much appreciated!

Comment from helvi2
Timothy, you caught a gem of a shot! Love the dramatic view of this owlet. The position of the wings is awesome. The excellent focus and lighting allow us to see this owlet at its very best. I so wish I could bless this with six stars but I have none left. Very impressive shot! Glad you captured the shot. Good Luck in the contest! :o) Helvi

 Comment Written 11-May-2023

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reply by the author on 12-May-2023

Very much appreciated!

Comment from Chaxl
You know, those unexpected moments make being a photographer that much special. Great story, contrast, color, detail and positioning.

 Comment Written 11-May-2023

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reply by the author on 12-May-2023

Much appreciated!

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool!
That's an enjoyably unusual presentation,my friend!
It's very nicely-presented,interesting,and enjoyable to look at!
'Good Show'!
- Sean

 Comment Written 11-May-2023

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reply by the author on 12-May-2023

Thanks!

reply by Sean T Phelan on 12-May-2023

Absolutely,Tim!

Comment from willie
LOL! I love the title you gave this. Yes I can see why. I guess he was taking off just as you snapped the shutter. I love photographing birds. I have a lot of them.
Very nice shot you have here!

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 Comment Written 11-May-2023

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reply by the author on 12-May-2023

Much appreciated!

Comment from FBI GUY
Your title is perfect. The action of the owl's wings give a perfect measure of the effort exerted to take off on his own. The lighting is great, and the tight crop gives details of his wing structure. Nice catch.

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 Comment Written 11-May-2023

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reply by the author on 12-May-2023

Thanks so much!