Eastern Screech Owl

Gallery: AvianPosted September 25, 2011137 views9 comments

Canon 1D Mark 4 With EF 300 mm 2.8
1/80 sec, F 6.3, ISO 1250

I have been trying to get some good photos of these guys at night. I found an area adjacent a well lighted area where because of the light they don't get red eye. This was taken with the aid of an LED flashlight at night. The bird thankfully unstressed posed for me for 45 minutes. I was able to capture my pictures as close as 10 feet away. It was a truly magical encounter for me.

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Mike

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Scott Frye on September 25, 2011 at 10:45 AM

I like your approach -- you went out of the box and it works. Even getting a catchlight in those gorgeous eyes, The overall darkness puts the owl into his environment, Very nice

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on September 25, 2011 at 12:36 PM

Great image. The detail and color in the owl are great.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on September 25, 2011 at 12:44 PM

Really nice work, Mike. The colors are beautiful, even with the darkness. 1/80s and the sharpness is superb. Well thought out and carried out.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on September 25, 2011 at 12:54 PM

Rich, close, intimate look at this owl, rich colors and light. Beautiful image, Michael.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 25, 2011 at 2:44 PM

Very cool, Michael. I like the lighting and the fact that you didn't try to boost it to look like daylight. This conveys the night very well and still shows all the detail anyone could wish. It must indeed have been magical.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on September 25, 2011 at 4:01 PM

Beautiful shot........excellent light for this subject. I like everything about it. Well done.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on September 26, 2011 at 1:18 PM

So cool. Love those big eyes. Led worked nicely

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Comment posted by May Haga on September 26, 2011 at 2:34 PM

Very, very cool Michael. I really like the lighting on this one. What a magical moment it must have been.
May

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on September 26, 2011 at 8:58 PM

A really terrific owl shot Michael, the lighting is excellent.

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