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FollowA Northern Pygmy-Owl glares down at me from his-her perch. Kind of a challenging look, I'd say.
A Northern Pygmy-Owl glares down at me from his-her perch. Kind of a challenging look, I'd say.
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MikeHiggins
February 05, 2016
Wonderful. I love the fact it's not in the centre. Great positioning. Well done.
onyanita
February 25, 2016
love the expression. Great composition and detail. Congrats on your Finalist Award.
MaryAnne306
February 25, 2016
What a feisty little ball of fluff! Great capture and presentation. Congratulations on being a finalist!
natosed
February 28, 2016
what a gorgeous shot. superb composition and colors. absolutely beautiful.
charlymakrayrice
March 03, 2016
Took me a full minute to realize it wasn't a seed pod, lol! Fell on my head last week so I'm a bit slow. Spectacular image.
terrysigns13
March 07, 2016
I found your shot as a finalist in the COVERS Contest. Congratulations!
This is SO AWESOME !!! What a treat!
This is SO AWESOME !!! What a treat!
nanetteankerlarsen
May 09, 2016
I think he/she is bluffing ...hahahaha...He / she is so CUTE. Perfect shot !!!
catherinethompson
September 28, 2016
Fabulous. I do love capturing birds and seeing other people's work. This is outstanding.
gilbertmleoncio
June 01, 2017
Nice capture. If this little creature was a celebrity, it is almost like someone hating the paparazzi taking his/her photo :-)
fezz1982
March 31, 2018
He’s giving you the evil eyes lol! What an absolutely amazing photo. Well done keep up the good work
Brightybeach
January 19, 2019
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DJane
April 27, 2019
I can get lòst just looking through the pictures. When I saw your pygmy owl , I loved it completely. I definitely had to let you know.
heavenlynn
September 13, 2020
It’s Great composition in the fact that it’s not centered it’s beautiful and the fact that is an owl is makes it even more beautiful I am in awe
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Location
I took this image in Chilliwack, BC, Canada. I had heard there were Northern Pygmy-owls who frequented this location, so I decided to check it out.Time
I captured this image at 12pm on January 25, 2015. As this owl flew around from branch to branch, I kept my lens on him and got other shots.Lighting
I just used the natural light from the afternoon sun for this shot. It was overcast and cloudy that day.Equipment
This was shot on my Canon 7D Mk I, with my Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II lens. I also used a tripod.Inspiration
I wanted to find these tiny owls for sometime. When this little one flew in, I knew I had only a short time to capture this cutie, before he flew away or I completely lost the light.Editing
I shoot in RAW and then post process in Lightroom. For this image, I had to crop a fair amount, because I didn't have a long enough lens. I also corrected the white balance and added some sharpening.In my camera bag
I usually stuff my camera bag to overflowing and kill my back. These days, I pack my Canon 7D Mk II body, Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II telephoto lens, Canon EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM wide lens, and Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens. Sometimes I also carry a second camera body and another lens or two. I also pack my tripod. I like to be prepared for any situation or photo opportunity.Feedback
First, find out where this owl has been sighted. For the Northern Pygmy-owl, they only come down to lower levels when it gets cold. When it starts warming up, they move back to the mountains. Once you know where and when to find them, pack a long lens. These owls are tiny and can easily be missed. Next, be patient. Bring food, drinks, something to sit on and be prepared to wait hours. Sometimes I've sat there for most of the day and when one owl finally makes an appearance, it's too dark to get a good shot. Wildlife are unpredictable, so be prepared for anything.