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Posted by ajhand on Fri Nov 28, 2003 1:33 pm

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If you look at its range map in Sibley or Geo, you might think the Great Horned Owl would be easy to find. Its range extends from coast to coast, and from Mexico up across Canada through Alaska. Well, don't let the maps fool you. GHO's are definitely not easy to find, and they are even harder to find sitting out in the open where you can photograph them.This one is the most exposed specimen I have ever encountered. And even here, I had to use the clone tool to move that horizontal branch just above the perch "behind" the bird.

Canon 1D, 500 with 2X, ISO 400, 1/100 @ f/8

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by Cliff Beittel on Fri Nov 28, 2003 2:09 pm
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Nice image. I assume this is flashed, and if so, it is well balanced with the natural light. I particularly like the spotlighted, naturally lit branches just behind the bird.

The range maps don't mean GHOWs are easy to find and photograph, just that they are present nearly everywhere. Years ago I heard a falconer say there's hardly a square mile in the lower 48 without a GHOW territory. They are much easier to hear--just this week I heard our local birds call for the first time this season--but I've seen them perched in the open in a number of places, from South Texas to northern Minnesota.
 

by NDCheryl on Fri Nov 28, 2003 2:25 pm
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Nice portrait. I like the rich colors in this one and the intense stare.
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by Jim Zipp on Fri Nov 28, 2003 2:35 pm
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Hey, you didn't send me this one! Nice shot. One year I found 4 Gt Horned nests but never that many again! The way I have found them is by checking out redtail nests from the year before. Nice job getting this guy in the open.
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by Matthew Whitley on Fri Nov 28, 2003 4:10 pm
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Aj very nice shot!
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by Bill Whala on Fri Nov 28, 2003 4:55 pm
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Excellent shot. Very nice composition and I love the eye contact.
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by Linda on Fri Nov 28, 2003 4:59 pm
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Very nice! I like the rich natural color.
 

by Bob Ettinger on Fri Nov 28, 2003 6:44 pm
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AJ,

Well done, it looks like a painting.
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by Alan Murphy on Fri Nov 28, 2003 8:22 pm
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Beautiful photo A.J.
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by fredcor on Fri Nov 28, 2003 8:48 pm
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This is a very nice clear image, I feel the BG colours really make the photo.

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by Doug Rodda on Fri Nov 28, 2003 9:22 pm
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Nice shot AJ, I've never had an adult in the open, this looks like a familar setting?
 

by Paul Fusco on Fri Nov 28, 2003 10:33 pm
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This is awesome! Great job balancing the light.

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by Jill on Fri Nov 28, 2003 10:37 pm
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A very beautiful image, aj !!!
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by Laura Stiefel on Fri Nov 28, 2003 11:55 pm
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I think this is very nice! I really like the glowing golden eyes.
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by Harvey Edelman on Mon Dec 01, 2003 9:22 am
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Nice pose and rich saturation. I might take him off center just a touch.
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