Comment from Sange
This Capture would show better if you used A UV filter in Editing if you have one.
I don't know if this was shot through glass, so focus is good but could have been sharper.
You handled white balance well enough and you have nice stop action.
Background is a bit bright and I may have softened it more.
It's a rare Capture of a barn owl feeding Mary and I applaud your efforts in taking this.
Nice capture ;)

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017

Thanks Sange appreciate your constructive advice - it wasn't taken through glass but a very windy, rainy and cloudy day at a Raptor Conservation Park :)

reply by Sange on 29-Apr-2017

Ok.. shutter speed needed to be higher than to get the stop action needed.
You can raise your ISO on that camera very high to get light needed. But..keep exposure bias on the minus side for whites.

reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017

Thanks we are going back in October (it is on Kangaroo Island) so will give it a go :)

Comment from nikman
A very fine nature shot presented here! Like your composition which captures a key natural moment!! To me, the owl looks rather pleased with himself. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done!

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2017

Wow thanks I really appreciate your high rating and positive feedback. :)

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool,Mary!
Sure,the picture's background is a little harsh and distracting but So What? Lol!
It's an interesting picture of a fascinating nocturnal Raptor having it's dinner! That's perfect 'in my book'! : )
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2017

Thanks Sean, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

reply by Sean T Phelan on 24-Apr-2017

You're very welcome,Mary!

Comment from suzannethompson2
Great capture, Mary, showing the beautiful Owl with its prey clutched in its beak. Very good lighting and focus showing excellent detail in the Owl's feather markings. Very good composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2017

Thanks so much Suzanne, your positive review is appreciated. :)

Comment from michiganmike
A nice looking barn owl. The tight framing is perfect and colors are very attractive. I also like that they don't feed them the white mice we are likely to see.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2017

Thanks Mike, really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from GaliaG
excellent capture of the owl with his food, but the bright background distracts and takes from the initial impact

nice story telling, composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2017

Thanks so much :)

Comment from MKFlood
yep he has a mouthful of supper. great capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the owl with his mousy lunch is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye interesting to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2017

Thanks Mark, really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from CammyCards
Though the tasty mouse may be the treat for the owl, the really treat here is the detail that the picture reveals in the owl's feathers. Unfortunately, the focus is not A-1 sharp, but still the spots and color changes in his 'plumage" are very interestingly revealed.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2017

Thanks for your feedback :)

Comment from El-mundo
A fantastic photograph timed and positioned so well , capturing nature and teatime in the purest form. Brilliant DOF and the clarity is superb, showing the unique and very intricate patterns of the owls down & feathers makes this a great picture, well done :)

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2017

Thanks so much for your positive feedback and high rating :) Mary