This week’s Friendly Friday challenge theme is ‘Capturing a Feeling.’ See more responses here.
A fair number of my photos of perched pueos (Hawaiian short-eared owls) show the birds giving me a scowling look of disapproval. This one has a bit of that, but there’s also a look of astonishment. If I had to give this bird a speech bubble, it would be something along the lines of, ‘He took my picture. He didn’t even ask. The nerve.’
I like this photo for two additional reasons. One is that single, visible curved talon resting on the post. Easy to imagine the effect of that on some unfortunate rodent. The second reason is the eyes. Notice anything about them?
Also posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Perspective.’ See more responses here.
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wow wow ! Lovely capture.Intense looks.
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They’re intense birds. Thanks for stopping by.
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The light in the owl’s eye means that the pupils are two different sizes. Wow. You did so well in capturing this magnificent creature, Graham.
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Yes, that’s what popped out at me. I hadn’t really thought about that shadow making that much difference but I guess it does for all of us in the right circumstances.
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Indeed. And has implications for portrait photography.
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wow, what a fabulous photography. Guessing those eyes mean it is active by day
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It is active by day, but it was the different size of the pupils that jumped out at me. First time I’ve noticed that in one of my photos.
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ooh I just presumed that was the way the light was falling. Interesting
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What a great shot, Graham. He does have a perturbed expression!
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Indeed, but still very dignified.
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