Screech!

PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
edited March 29, 2014 in Wildlife
Hi Everyone,
Edmund and I found this Eastern Screech Owl in a hollowed out cavity in an oak tree on Avery Island yesterday just before dusk. Lots of fun to watch him, and it seemed he thought the same of us. All comments and suggestions for improvement welcome and much appreciated.

Best, Pam

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  • AllenAllen Registered Users Posts: 10,013 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2014
    I love how raptors go cross-eyed when focusing close. Nice shot.
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  • peargrinpeargrin Registered Users Posts: 191 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2014
    What a beautiful capture, Pam! The expression is priceless! Congrats!

    Best wishes,
    Pear
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2014
    Allen wrote: »
    I love how raptors go cross-eyed when focusing close. Nice shot.

    Thanks, Allen! Hope you are around, because you know every bird species, it seems, and I am going to post another unidentified soon! Best, Pam
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2014
    peargrin wrote: »
    What a beautiful capture, Pam! The expression is priceless! Congrats!

    Best wishes,
    Pear

    Thanks, Pear! Best of all, this owl could care less how long you stare at it, and it's cubby hole is right next to the road. Rarely are my subjects that cooperative! Best, Pam
  • AllenAllen Registered Users Posts: 10,013 Major grins
    edited March 24, 2014
    PGM wrote: »
    Thanks, Allen! Hope you are around, because you know every bird species, it seems, and I am going to post another unidentified soon! Best, Pam
    Wish I was down there for the new migrants coming in. Although probably would be west of Holly Beach.
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 24, 2014
    Very nice work
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  • puzzledpaulpuzzledpaul Registered Users Posts: 1,621 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2014
    Nice find Pam and a well taken portrait. I could easily imagine this being one image in a set of themed (colour and expression) cards :)

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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2014
    Harryb wrote: »
    Very nice work

    Thanks, Harry! More Africa pictures, please. Best, Pam
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2014
    puzzledpaul wrote: »
    Nice find Pam and a well taken portrait. I could easily imagine this being one image in a set of themed (colour and expression) cards :)

    pp

    Thanks so much, Paul. It was a lucky find, that's for sure! Best, Pam
  • IcebearIcebear Registered Users Posts: 4,015 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2014
    Wow! That's an amazing shot.
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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2014
    Icebear wrote: »
    Wow! That's an amazing shot.

    Thank you, John! Glad to be outside taking photos again. My sweet husband had knee replacement surgery in January, so for about 8 weeks we were totally focused on getting him the best possible recovery. Best, Pam
  • willard3willard3 Registered Users Posts: 2,580 Major grins
    edited March 26, 2014
    Lucky timing.

    I would have liked either a less contrasty background or a more contrasty owl.
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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited March 26, 2014
    willard3 wrote: »
    Lucky timing.

    I would have liked either a less contrasty background or a more contrasty owl.

    Thanks, Willard. I agree with you, and did bump up the contrast in the owl in later shots, especially on it schest. I will post those photos when I have a chance. I really appreciate the suggestion! Best, Pam
  • IcebearIcebear Registered Users Posts: 4,015 Major grins
    edited March 26, 2014
    willard3 wrote: »
    Lucky timing.

    I would have liked either a less contrasty background or a more contrasty owl.

    Many critters coloration evolved as camouflage, so a characteristic shot of that animal will usually involve a background into which the beast blends. ne_nau.gif
    John :
    Natural selection is responsible for every living thing that exists.
    D3s, D500, D5300, and way more glass than the wife knows about.
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited March 28, 2014
    Icebear wrote: »
    Many critters coloration evolved as camouflage, so a characteristic shot of that animal will usually involve a background into which the beast blends. ne_nau.gif

    That's a great reminder, John! Thanks for mentioning. Best, Pam
  • puzzledpaulpuzzledpaul Registered Users Posts: 1,621 Major grins
    edited March 28, 2014
    As previously mentioned, I could easily imagine this as one of a triptych / quadtych if you could capture similarly engaging pics - of different subjects, each having its own (different from this) colour palette.

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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited March 29, 2014
    puzzledpaul wrote: »
    As previously mentioned, I could easily imagine this as one of a triptych / quadtych if you could capture similarly engaging pics - of different subjects, each having its own (different from this) colour palette.

    pp

    Paul, what a cool idea! And besides that, I learned a new word for the day. Two, actually, triptych and quadtych, which I had to look up on wikipedia. I see what you mean, though, and it's a great idea. Thanks for educating me. Now just have to find the next 2 or 3 subjects! Best, Pam
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