Burrowing Owls

Gallery: AvianPosted November 9, 2009157 views11 comments

I made it to Florida just in time for the hurricane (Just like last time.) We are all watching the skies down here wondering when the rain will start.

D700
200-400mm vr
iso 800
1/640 @ f/8
handheld
no flash

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 9, 2009 at 5:34 PM

Sweet shot, Charlie. And it works well with your weather concerns.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on November 9, 2009 at 7:22 PM

Impeccable timing Charlie - for the worst regarding your trip but for the better with the owls, catching them both looking up like they are. Real nice sharpness and detail on both owls - your larger image really shines, IMO. Have a great time down there, rain or no rain!

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on November 9, 2009 at 7:56 PM

Charlie, nice shot of these owls. Great poses on them and what nice habitat you included. By the way, welcome to Florida, the hurricane state. Nah. This storm may produce some wind and rain, but it is only a TS, so no big deal. Finding good light will be difficult unfortunately. Cheers Ron

Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on November 9, 2009 at 8:04 PM

Nice shot Charlie. I am glad I opened the larger version....the eyes poop off the page on the laerger version and this shows much better!!

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Comment posted by Nick Saunders on November 9, 2009 at 9:46 PM

They certainly have their eye on something Charlie . Cute shot you got there. Reminds me a little of my Saw-whet Owl shot I posted earlier this year.
Stay safe out there !

Registered on February 6, 2008, 321 Posts, 3035 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on November 9, 2009 at 11:49 PM

I only have experience shooting one species of owl, the GGO. I would be thrilled to come across this scene, they gave you a great expression and you responded with a spot-on exposure and focus. It's nice having noiseless iso 800 for opportunities like this.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on November 10, 2009 at 12:58 AM

So sweet. I have yet to see these and capture them. I love the eye contact

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 10, 2009 at 3:45 AM

Really terrific poses Charlie, Have fun down there and good luck with the weather.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on November 10, 2009 at 4:13 AM

They seem to share your concerns Charlie - lovely shot

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Ákos Lumnitzer on November 10, 2009 at 4:37 AM

Looks great! Love the yellow eyes and their intense focus on whatever is up there.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on November 10, 2009 at 3:09 PM

Sure different habitat to the Salton Sea Owls! Hope the weather has stabilised for some more great pictures!

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