Is This Owl Smiling?

[Gary Fairhead]

I posted a sunset series of this Owl just about a year ago. But I did not post this shot or several ohers. I decided to pull this one off the hard drive to see if my post processing had improved since then and while it was not my choice a year ago, I do like it today..It was then pointed out to me that the Owl looked like he was smiling?? I guess ....with a little imagination :)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a300/g2a/New%20Birds/Sunset2warmer.jpg

[avwh]

Very cool colors in the bg, and love the sunset light, Gary. Sure looks like a smile!

[busbyea]

Didn't I hear you say "Cheese"?

Nice warm side lighting and BG...Oh Yeah....The smile makes it ! :p

[IraRunyan]

Gary, that is a fantastic shot with that sunset light on the owls brest! Very cool indeed.........

[Sindri Skulason]

Wow...stunning shot in fantastic warm light. Beautiful pose and composition. Outstanding work as always Gary.

[hTr]

And you held this back? Wow I love the Light and BG, Stunning Image Gary!!

[Howler-Cat]

yup! he's smiling alright. Beautiful shot and great lighting Gary!

[canonloader]

Oh yes, he's got a huge grin under that white beard. :)

[Najo]

Yeah I would have tossed that one as well :confused: That is a great shot, the warm colors from the sun are amazing. And yep it sure does look like he is happy :D

[blonde]

i don't know about the owl but i know that i am smiling for sure!!! that is one stunning image Gary!!!

[bromm]

Very nice capture gary, great lighting, a happy model ;), you have me thinking of reworking some of my old stuff.:D

[dancad]

Pretty shot Gary! I like the rosy colors pasted here and there in this shot.

[ajosteve]

Great shot Gary, you should post this one in the animal section where I started a thread of smiling animals...steve

[jlcarnagey]

Nice to see a smile. They are usually so serious. Cool colors too.

[MDoc]

Gary I love this photo. The lighting is soooo nice and It does look like he is smiling :)

[Tee Why]

Yea, I see what you mean. Nice lighting too.

[FlyingPhotog]

Didn't I hear you say "Cheese"?

Nice warm side lighting and BG...Oh Yeah....The smile makes it ! :p

Wouldn't that be "Say 'RODENT'" ?? :lol:

[downywp]

This is so beautiful, the light, b/g and composition are wonderful! And yes, I agree, he does appear to be smiling!:)

[DDA]

I'm always smiling when I see one of your shots Gary. And especially a snowy ;-)

[Richtherookie]

Great shot, being I have only had an owl close enough to photograph once. I hope someday i can take this kind of shot and be ok with leaving it lay around for a year! Thanks for finaly sharing it.

[Gary Fairhead]

Thanks to everyone who looked and took the time to comment. Much appreciated!!

[Anke]

What lovely light, Gary. Great shot. I'd certainly be smiling if I had his nice coat on in that lovely evening :D

[pttenn]

Most definitely a smile there! :) Beautiful light in that shot...
Karen