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Ruffled Feathers

Barn owl at a flying display

11 total reviews 
Comment from leeeiser


I like the solid back ground.I also like the space around the owl.Over all i think this pic is awesome. It reminds me of Harry Potter owl on the movies

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019
    Thanks so much.
Comment from Envision


I really like the dark background and the clean foreground that both help to make the bird stand out so nicely. He is a cutie and you captured very nice detail of his face. His tiny spotted pattern is also cute and shows well.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 09-Sep-2019
    Thanks Grace glad you
    Like this. Jo
Comment from Lucysmom072718


I love this picture! The lighting is good and the angle is perfect! The picture is clear and the focus is good too. I just posted a picture too, which I invite you to look at. Nicely Done!

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 09-Sep-2019
    Thank you so much.
Comment from alaskapat


Hi Jo, what a beautiful capture of this barn owl! I love this pose and you have placed him perfectly in the frame, he is standing out sharp and clear from the black background, I see good detail over every part of this beautiful owl, your exposure is well managed , the color and tones are natural, beautiful white exposure too! Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2019
    thanks pat appreciate your review and support, jo
Comment from Stringbean


A gorgeous portrait of the barn owl in Cambridgeshire England. Superb eye clarity! You have achieved a wonderful perspective. I also like how you captured the rare emotions of this gorgeous creature. Very well photographed in good lighting, sharp focus, and outstanding details and clarity in your image. Your dark diffused background compliments your work. Beautiful work and thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2019
    thanks so much for your helpful and kind review. jo
reply by Stringbean on 14-Sep-2019
    You are so welcome Jo!
    Mary Lynn
Comment from Sange


It's so pleasing to see white balance Controlled so well on a mostly white bird if prey in the bright sun. It can be done and you prove that here well.
It's time the long time members of this site start studying and Learning white balance control rather than sacrificing speed for light.
This is a Male since his throat is all white, females have brown on their throat area.
Your focus, details and exposure are all handled well here Jo.
Nice work and I had a chuckle at your notes it was Blowey and Sunny!! ;)

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2019
    thanks so much Sandra I appreciate your help and kind comments,
    glad you like this. jo
Comment from michiganmike


A beautiful owl and a very fine shot. The exposure for the white plumage is excellent and the colors look great against that dark background. Nice cropping and great detail in the face. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2019
    thanks so much mike. jo
Comment from ArtistCharles


Nice capture of this little guy. Good focus so the details of its markings and feathers are easily seen. Good exposure and well controlled light. Nice colors. Well done.

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2019
    thanks Charles glad you like this appreciate your comments. jo
Comment from suzannethompson2


Excellent capture, Jo, showing this beautiful Barn Owl ready to take off. The black background really works very well to show him off. Very good lighting and focus showing a nice crisp image. Lovely composition. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne

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 Comment Written 05-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2019
    thanks Suzanne always good to get your opinion, glad you like it.
    jo
reply by suzannethompson2 on 06-Sep-2019
    You're welcome!
Comment from Susan F. M. T.


Jo,
A wonderful stop action picture of this Barn Owl standing tall ready to take flight from it's perch. It's pale & beautiful plumage contrasting with the dark background. Artistic composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan

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 Comment Written 04-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
    Thank you so much
    Susan for such a complimentary review,
    Appreciate it. Jo