Watching you: The goal of most bird photographers is to take an image that is representative of the species of bird they are photographing. Usually this means getting the entire bird...

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Dec 19, 2023 09:08:03 #

bajadreamer Loc: Baja California Sur

The goal of most bird photographers is to take an image that is representative of the species of bird they are photographing. Usually this means getting the entire bird, or at least the most important parts of the bird, in the frame. If the bird is doing something (feeding, flying, fighting, etc), all the better. Sometimes though, getting the entire bird in the image is not possible. This bird, a Crested Owl, was photographed near Canopy Tower in Panama. The pair (there is another one to the left) roosts in approximately the same place every day, so finding them is not difficult. The problem is they like to roost far back in the trees and brush (to avoid harassment from small birds) so getting a clear shot of them is difficult to say the least. This was the best I could do. Processed in PS with facial shadows brought up. Cropped to square aspect to emphasize the view of the face.
Shot with a Canon R5, SS 1/200, ISO 3200, f/4.0, 600 f/4.0 lens, off of a tripod.

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Dec 19, 2023 09:30:23 #

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Beautiful bird, Beautifully done! The whole bird is nice, but not always needed to make a great photo!! The best you could do is very much good enough!!

Dec 19, 2023 09:41:43 #