I usual post closeup shots with dynamic movements. Here is a shot influenced by by wildlife painter wife, Louise. I'll return to my closeups next time.

The sun was setting and sidelit the young Snowy Owl as a swirling wind blew up a veil of dancing snow low to the ground. The luminous vegetation adds a certain depht to enhance the stalwart Snowy Owl's playground.

Canon 7D with the 500L f4 lens handheld @ 1/1000, f6.3, ISO 400, +1/3 exposure compensation.

Cropped for proper composition purposes, and formatted to my usual 12 x 16 frame.

Cheers,

Mike