Watching you

Wonderful capture... Just wondering what the black area at the side of the bird's left (right side of image) iris is from?

Thank you Joshua, Jack and Richard.

Richard, I have noticed this before in some of the close ups. I think it is some sort of minor bleed in the eye. Not sure what would cause this, if it is temporary or not.

Same comments as everyone else--very nice capture and amazed by handheld skill!

Sean Fitz

Thank you Sean, I am finding just a bit of practice on technique and I nicely weighted setup makes a world of difference.

Wonders how I missed this thread. Great shot Paul. How close to the owl were you to get such a close shot?

Thank you Joe, about 6ft. The Owl was Teathered on a perch.