Wise

Uploaded: April 27, 2006

Description

I think this is a Barred Owl? Took this shot at the Calgary Zoo.

lens 70-300mm @ 120; F4.5; ISO 200. Tight crop around his gorgeous face using PSP7.

Comments

Judy A. Lawhon April 27, 2006

Great shot, Heidi!! #435199

Kathy Reeves April 27, 2006

Beautiful shot!! #2699037

Heidi Tidd April 27, 2006

Thank you Judy and Kathy! :) #2699090

jennifer B. short April 27, 2006

This image has the WOW factor. Excellent. #2699187

Shari Travison April 27, 2006

Excellent clarity. Love how you zoomed in on its expression! :) #2699271

Melissa G. Meiselman April 27, 2006

Symmetry works soooo well in this image. Terrific clarity and full frame composition. #2699282

Heidi Tidd April 27, 2006

Thanks so much for the encouraging comments Jennifer, Shari and Melissa! #2699340

Janine Russell level-deluxe April 27, 2006

Heidi, very nice detail and lighting. #2699347

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic April 27, 2006

Awesome capture Heidi. Love the colors and the close up. It's like he's looking right into your eyes. This would be really neat blown up real big and hung on a wall. #2699874

Lori L. Thomas April 27, 2006

Beautiful capture Heidi! #2699886

Lynne Morris April 27, 2006

Wow Heidi this is a wonderful shot, beautiful detail! #2700013

Heidi Tidd April 27, 2006

Thanks for the kind comments Janine, Kay, Lori and Lynne! #2700037

Paul A. Sikorski April 27, 2006

Love the photo.....Gives the old and wise character that owl deserves. Well done. #2700069

Tarun Bose April 27, 2006

Great shot Heidi. Fantastic details and exposure. #2700088

Heidi Tidd April 27, 2006

Thank you Paul and Tarun!

Paul, I was actually thinking of a title along the lines of old and wise at first. lol #2700110

Cindy Wong April 28, 2006

Wow! This is amazing! It should be a winner!! Excellent! #2700372

Tracy H. Perry April 28, 2006

Great capture Heidi! The details and clarity are amazing! #2700969

Heidi Tidd April 28, 2006

Thank you so much Cindy and Tracy for taking the time to comment. They're greatly appreciated. :) #2702263

Ray Clarke May 01, 2006

Wonderful close up Heidi, love the detail (ac) #2710652

Heidi Tidd May 01, 2006

Thank you Audrey! #2712535

Nadia Paul May 05, 2006

What a fantastic image Heidi... terrific framing and great detail and lighting! #2726668

Heidi Tidd May 05, 2006

Thanks so much for the comments Nadia! They're greatly appreciated! :-) #2728566

May 08, 2006

WOW! What a great shot! Jen #2738761

Heidi Tidd May 08, 2006

Thanks Jen! #2739626

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