Great Horned Owl in an Oak

A great horned owl rests in the fork of an old oak, with raised ear tufts, rough bark and autumn leaves around it.

The raised ear tufts and dark eyes are the quickest landmarks. After that, follow the oak's fork and keep rough bark apart from the feather bands. Autumn leaves add small flashes of red and gold around the edges, while the shaded background can wait until the owl and trunk have set the picture's structure. At higher piece counts, great horned owl in an oak gives you enough texture changes to keep the final section interesting.