This is the same owl that has scored my personal best on DPC, the other shot was a closeup.
[Mar. 17th, 2009 04:56:25 PM]
I had a difficult time choosing what to submit for this challenge, but I kept coming back to this owl - Milo.
Another shot of Milo gave me my highest score to-date.(6.7)
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I had similar hopes with this one. Those hopes were quickly crushed once voting began.
This was another option:
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This was taken at the British Wildlife Centre in Lingfield, UK during the summer of 07.
It was not a wild bird and I had to clone out that shackles on the legs. He was brought out for display during one of their "Photography Days" when the park is only open to photographers, who get access to the animals.
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Original vote = 5
OK, my one mission this year is to capture a picture of a wild barn owl. Now if this is a wild one (and I am assuming the fact it has no leg ring or jesses) then it is a great capture. Nice exposure but would of benefitted from a tiny bit more contrast and maybe a bit more sharpening. HOwever good shot overall even if it is a captive bird.
Beautiful owl! I think with a bit more PP, this could be an outstanding image. A tighter crop, a bit more contrast, levels and usm would make this good image great!
Adding this one to my favs! I gave you a 8, now a 9.
The owl is splendid and your photo shows natural tones, a careful editing; I really appreciate this.
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