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<\/p>\nFor me this photo is just different enough to stand out in a good way.<\/p>\n
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1\/1250, f\/6.3, ISO 800, Canon 7D Mark II,\u00a0Canon EF 500mm f\/4L IS II USM + EF 1.4 III Extender, not baited, set up or called in<\/em><\/p>\n I photographed this handsome owl almost exactly three years ago, on April 3, 2016. The light was low and diffused so there are no shadows to speak of in the entire image.<\/p>\n It’s funny how a particular image can grab an individual viewer when it might be fairly run-of-the mill for others but this one instantly speaks to me of quality. The owl is sharp with plenty of detail, the perch is weathered and rustic and the background is clean but the tumbleweeds blown up against the fence provide visual interest and authenticity. In this situation I prefer the pensive gaze of the owl looking to my left rather than having direct eye contact. And the more than casual viewer might notice that the perch is split, allowing us to see background through the opening.<\/p>\n But for me the almost silvery color of the background is the clincher. I rarely see that color in the natural backgrounds of my photos and I think it provides a classy look to the image.<\/p>\n I’ve yet to photograph a Short-eared Owl this season so I hope posting this bird gives me luck rather than jinxing me.<\/p>\n Ron<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For me this photo is just different enough to stand out in a good way.<\/p>\n