Chris, the stream is wonderful on its own. The same with the owl as well. Bringing this two wonderful subjet matters into one image, gives, to me a certain 'overdone' feeling (unnatural to a certain extend), the more I think you've placed the owl outside his biotope. Sorry that I have to say this, but know for sure that my comment is meant only to be constructive. Regards, Cornelius
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Great work Chris! This kind of editing is something I can't seem to get the hang of. In my opinion the owl adds something to the pic! The way he's looking back at you... it's almost as if your disturbing him on his hunt! ;-)
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