Sleepy Barn Owl

Gallery: AvianPosted March 14, 2011398 views16 comments

Another one from this series of Barn Owls, thanks for the comments on the previous image, this owl was very sleepy and relaxed, have cropped in slightly on this one. I know some don t like the ring but I am afraid a lot of the barn owls here do have them

1DMK4 + 1.4 convertor, ISO 400, f5.6, 1/3200

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16 comments

Comment posted by Graham Brown on March 14, 2011 at 1:03 PM

Hi Karen, You've got a lovely series of Barn Owl images with really nice lighting. Love the complimentary background colour here and the perch is much more interesting than the norm. Graham

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Comment posted by Randy Bacon on March 14, 2011 at 1:25 PM

Karen, your Barn Owl series has been incredible and this is a great addition. The light is scumptious and the details and colors are top notch. I also like this perch, the colors and textures work very well with this subject. The band doesn't bother me, especially when you factor in its purpose. Wonderful image.

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Comment posted by Robert Holguin on March 14, 2011 at 2:07 PM

Beautiful pic. Love the lighting along with perch and background. Excellent pose and nice composition. Well done.

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on March 14, 2011 at 2:50 PM

Beautiful lighting. Love the overall image but would probably take a little off the bottom to reduce the stump a bit.

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Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on March 14, 2011 at 3:31 PM

Another beautiful Barn Owl shot, Karen

Andy...

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on March 14, 2011 at 3:33 PM

Wonderful light Karen. That perch is super as is the BG. Bird is sharp and I love the pose. really well done.

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on March 14, 2011 at 4:02 PM

I love the pose, the catchlight in his eye, and the colours! The lighting looks great! I don't mind the band around his leg at all. Awesome shot!

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on March 14, 2011 at 4:24 PM

Awesome light, great subject, beautiful portrait Karen

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on March 14, 2011 at 4:40 PM

Wonderful pose and the darker background colors really make the owl stand out. I like the feather detail, catch light in one eye and the perch, way to go.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on March 14, 2011 at 7:28 PM

Love the colors here Karen and I also like the perch. Wonderful background. In my own photography I find leg bands frustrating even though I understand their value for birds.

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on March 14, 2011 at 9:39 PM

Although I am sure you prefer the ring not be there, it does not bother me, Karen. A beautiful look at this owl. I do prefer this image over your last with less of the post showing on this one. The lighting is as good as it gets. This is an awesome image.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 14, 2011 at 10:04 PM

That is so pretty karen. I never get to shoot owls as i never know where to find them. great light and perch

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Comment posted by KC Choo on March 15, 2011 at 10:56 AM

I usually delete my "banded" pictures, but would keep this because of the light and subject. Nice!

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Comment posted by May Haga on March 15, 2011 at 2:57 PM

Amazing capture Karen. I love the sharpness of the owl, the nice look it is giving you and the background.
May

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 15, 2011 at 5:10 PM

A gorgeous shot of this Barn Owl Karen, wonderful lighting and what a gret perch

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on March 16, 2011 at 6:03 AM

Beautiful pose, Karen. Awesone light and great detail

Mauro

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