Short-eared Owl perched - New York

Short-eared Owl perched on a post on a cold winter day:

Short-eared Owl ( Asio flammeus ) perched on a wooden post - Ulster County, NY

I love the the purple hues of this image caused by the sun positioned very low on the horizon. The rim light on the owl’s head and tail adds dimension to this shot as well. What do you think? Yay 👍 or nay 👎?

close up of a Short-eared Owl sitting on a post - Shawangunk Grasslands, New York

Refer to the map on page 14 of my guide to photographing Short-eared Owls at the Shawangunk Grasslands, Ulster County, New York to find the favorite perches of these owls at this spot: https://www.greggard.com/location-guides/short-eared-owls-new-york-location-guide

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