Our pro’s verdict…

Harry has captured the classic little owl portrait. The owl is in a great position, perched front/side on with its head turned, looking just past the lens. It’s one of the fledglings, so doesn’t yet have those piercing yellow eyes, nor the infamous scowl. Great to see the talons gripping on to the woodwork. Shooting on a D300s and 500mm f/4, the framing is a little tight at that close range, but can’t be helped on a fixed perch. The aperture is wide open, diffusing that red-brick wall in the background and really making the subject ping out. All in all, a great effort and surely a shot to be proud of.