Photo Little Owl by Peter Schwarz

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Little Owl

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Peter Schwarz add to favorites

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nature, macro and close-up

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This is a young Short-Eared Owl. Her very short ear-tufts are rarely visible….. She is usually silent. This owl is most commonly seen late in the afternoon....as it begins to move about in preparation for a night of hunting - she likes small rodents. I had luck to shoot her because you don’t see them often.

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Sun 16 Dec 2001 03:46

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Liva... temabina #1 Sun 16 Dec 2001 04:00

SOOOOO perfect picture!!!! Composition is great... maybe it` would be better if you cut from the top a little bit, but it`s no important and doesn`t improve composition... Great details, of curse! Very good work!!!

Peter Schwarz #2 Sun 16 Dec 2001 04:24

Many thanks, Temabina! I did cut from the top but there was hardly no difference - because of the story of this owl, it was better to see the horizon..

Babette #3 Sun 16 Dec 2001 05:56

Fantastic shot, Peter! I not only admire your ability to shoot this timid bird, but also the fact that it`s not only an excellent shot from nature. You have created a plot here. The little owl looks almost as a human creature, so much reminds me of some wandering street child perched on some steps with all wide and wild world in front of him.

Vladimir Gurov #4 Sun 16 Dec 2001 06:22

But it looks like old and wise. All is excellent!

Al Shortt #5 Sun 16 Dec 2001 06:43

The sun flare is too distracting IMO. The owl part is wonderful!

Sandra Battaglia #6 Sun 16 Dec 2001 07:06

Sun flare is a little distracting, but in no way detracts from this poignant image. The highlights on the feathers are very impressive, and the solemn, contemplative mood of this small raptor is enchanting to view.

Mary Waters #7 Sun 16 Dec 2001 08:28

wow....now I can really see those nice markings and those eyes.I like the vast space ...sort of signifies her freedom..good image...you are lucky to have seen and captured her...

Aunjerli #8 Sun 16 Dec 2001 08:50

The flare to me makes this, it bonds bird and sky, especially given the red tones so aptly suited to a birfd of prey and his eye watching everything. Given the difficulty of this subject, to do better would be wishful thinking. This is an I wish I had frame.

Alex Kirkovsky #9 Sun 16 Dec 2001 10:19

Excellent!

RMB #10 Sun 16 Dec 2001 13:25

Peter, great image! Superb bird caught, great flares from sun on it`s feathers and very nice sence of freedom... Technique - superb as always... fine detailes, sharp and claen image....

Borisych #11 Sun 16 Dec 2001 14:48

PEter -=The Best? Peter -=The Best!!!!!

Reda Danaf #12 Sun 16 Dec 2001 15:55

Great shot Peter but tend to agree with the opinion of croping out the flare.

Alenka Kachuro #13 Sun 16 Dec 2001 18:52

wow! smile ) I think this must be a very rare capture. She looks incredibly adorable smile Something child-like not only about the young creature but about the mood of the photo in general. Even the peeking sun provides for a great, effective parallel. Digitalization visible, but any technical glitches pale in the face of this feathery beauty.

Irina Savkina #14 Sun 16 Dec 2001 19:26

Great!!

Greg Summers #15 Sun 16 Dec 2001 21:15

How you got this close - I`ll never know - these birds are very skittish - well done

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