Al's Images
Owl
Posted by Alun (cheshire, United Kingdom) on 30 August 2008 in Animal & Insect.
taken in a local wildlife place
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
Although this isn't a snow owl that awful Harry Potter came up in my mind again and spoiled a bit the delicacy and fine structures of this awesome portrait. Thanks for sharing!
30 Aug 2008 8:41am
@jamesy: yes he is a baby barn owl
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
Amazing colour and clarity, a stunning image!
30 Aug 2008 9:54am
Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
I find the title a bit strange,"OWL" I thought it was a hamster in disguise.
30 Aug 2008 1:05pm
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
Oh, what gorgeous clarity and colour. This photo is to die for.
30 Aug 2008 1:22pm
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
Magnificent, Alun. The background really compliments the subtleties of his plumage. Very nice!
30 Aug 2008 3:38pm
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Your brother is a hoot. A hamster in disguise indeed. I think he is feeling pretty cheeky today given the comments on my blog and yours. Ok, that was my giggle for the day. What a great portrait of this magnificent owl. Beautiful composition, colors and clarity.
30 Aug 2008 5:34pm
@Marion: Thank you Marion, Its good to have a giggle
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Oh my... he is so gorgeous and proud looking...
30 Aug 2008 9:18pm
Denise from Perry, United States
This bird is beautiful, the colors are fantastic!
31 Aug 2008 2:51am
@Denise: Thank you very much for your kind comments
Ken McCoy from Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL, United States
Super shot! (Your model has a nice expression, too - you have a good rapport :)
31 Aug 2008 3:17am
saeed from ahwaz, Iran
Just excellent! very very nice and so lovely! I like its great DOF!
31 Aug 2008 5:17am
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
What a gorgeous creature....is he a Snowey Owl?
1 Sep 2008 10:22am
@Linerberry: He's a baby barn owl
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Beautiful shot, the dof and details are so effective.
1 Sep 2008 7:11pm
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
He's georgous, a beautiful capture Alun!
1 Sep 2008 11:16pm
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
This is one of the most beautiful bird shots I've seen in a long time! Excellent light and colour.
9 Sep 2008 1:11pm
@Andrew Gould: Thank you very much Andrew for your kind comments
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
gorgeous and mystical owl, stunning shot -- i go on vacation and it seems i miss everything! ;)
9 Sep 2008 6:22pm
Canon EOS 40D
1/1250 second
F/4.5
ISO 400
200 mm