Face to Face: Bruce Graham’s Great Horned Owl Extreme Close-Up from the Signature Collection

In this striking wildlife portrait, Bruce Graham captures an extreme close-up of a Great Horned Owl, its piercing yellow eyes and feather tufts dominating the frame. The mottled plumage is sharply detailed, while the blurred golden background enhances the owl’s intensity and presence. The image conveys both majesty and intimacy, making it a standout addition to Bruce’s Signature Collection — a celebration of raptors and their commanding beauty.

Captured on October 19, 2023 at 13:08, this image was taken using a Canon EOS 90D with an EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens. The shot was composed at a focal length of 400mm, with settings of ISO 2500, aperture f/6.3, and shutter speed 1/2500 sec, freezing the owl’s expression with clarity and precision.