The neighborhood owl
The neighborhood owl
When I was walking the dogs one evening, I heard an owl and saw him way up in a tree. I thought he was probably passing through, and maybe had stopped to rest. Then I heard, and saw him a second time in the same area. So before it got too dark one evening I grabbed my camera and went to find him. And there he was in the same tree, in the middle of a neighborhood. The fact that he hangs out here is amazing to me. Hopefully nobody will harm or harass him, or her, and he’ll hang out for a while.
This is the same photo edited in Nik color Efex.
This photo was edited in Nik Analog Efex.
I’m showing you these edited photos in case you haven’t heard about the Google Nik Collection. The Nik collection has been $150 up until the other day. Then Google decided to make it free. The speculation is that Google is probably not going to support the program much longer, so they decided to make it free for everyone. This is a program I have always wanted, and free works out great for me. And probably you too.
Nik Silver Efex. I really like this part of the program.
The program works through other photo editing programs. Lightroom, photoshop, aperture, and essentials. And maybe others too, but I don’t know for sure. The website to check it all out, and get your free download is Google Nik Collection.
I have only played with it a little bit, but I can see that there is a lot this program can do.
Good morning Mary! That owl is dynamic. I adore them. I have to tell you that I’ve always appreciated your talent, but even more NOW. The other day, we went out to the countryside to visit my beloved horses. I took many photos but while I can say that my “studio” photography is improving a great deal, my NATURE photography has a LONG, LONG way to go. The lighting is very tricky to work with and though my horses are sweet and I tried my best to capture them up close, the surrounding background was terribly washed out. I think part of what I didn’t like is that we are still in late winter mode, with NO green. So my horses are stunning but the environment is simply dull.
I must check out this program! I’m having so much fun. Happy day! Anita
When the background is not so fabulous it’s best to get in close, and lower your aperture. That will fade and blur the background some. Lighting is the hardest part of nature photography. Getting all the settings right in camera is essential, but not always easy. If you shoot in RAW however, you have more control over everything in the post processing. Your studio photos are beautiful, and I have enjoyed them. Outdoor is just another thing to learn and master. You’ll do it.
What a treat to see an owl! I have only seen one twice in all the years I’ve lived where I am. I hear them occassionally but never see them!
Yes, I love to see them. But they are pretty elusive.
Hello, what a cute owl. Awesome photos and edits. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!
I love owls and I loved it to watch your photos, what a great effect you got, it looks like the owl is sitting in a really dark&spooky forest (maybe forest of Sleepy Hollow lol)BRAVO!
Thanks, and you’d never know he was in a neighborhood park. Silly owl.
Owls are fascinating creatures! That is also amazing such a program is now free. There are so many different editing programs, it’s hard to know which ones to use.
I like to have different editing options for different types of photos. So I love all the programs. Lol
Great capture of the owl!
I bought the program last year… I love Efex those filters, they are so easy to use. :)
What little I have played with it, I am liking it so far.
I love owls, but they do have an appetite for little dogs like mine,
He was giving Roxy the eyeball, so I kept her close for sure.
We have tons of owls in Boulder county and heard one Saturday morning. They are hard to spot. Great photos!
We have tons of owls in Boulder county and heard one Saturday morning. They are hard to spot. Great photos!
I’m thinking there are lots of mice or other food sources for that owl to stay there. Love the pictures, wonder if sites like PicMonkey and Fotor are too much competition for Google Nik.
Love the owl pics, my favorites are the ones with natural color. I can’t get over how you managed to get him with his eyes closed! We heard one a couple of weeks ago but never got outside to find him.
What fun with the effects! The last one almost makes it look like it’s winter!
That’s a great photo of the owl. I saw it on Facebook and it’s even better here! And I love the way you played with the effects.
great shot and lucky to see it! I really like the b/w image ! you have really good eyes to have spotted this guy :) cheers, debi