Burrowing Owl Landing 3

Gallery: AvianPosted October 4, 20161,691 views11 comments

I am pretty sure I never posted this one, but this is another form the burrowing owl shoot I had this summer. Sorry I haven't commented much lately, but I haven't posted much either. Just been super busy and trying to find time.

1DX, 500mm f/4, 1.4 TC, 1/5000 at f/8, ISO 1600

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Jim Gavin on October 5, 2016 at 12:17 AM

What to do? The bat or the owl? Both are excellent in all respects. I choose this one because I like the talons and the background. Excellent.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 5, 2016 at 12:18 AM

Great catch - perfect landing pose, perch, exquisite BG, and the extended feet make it exceptional, for me.
very well done!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Hussain Nalwala on October 5, 2016 at 7:34 AM

Perfect timing to take this shot Kurt. Well done. You had positioned yourself well to get the head as well. A little late would have the Owls wings covering the face. Well do excellent shot.
Hussain

Registered on April 18, 2011, 298 Posts, 339 Comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on October 5, 2016 at 8:35 AM

One of your best Kurt. Really like the outstretched feet. The background is just about perfect.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on October 5, 2016 at 10:18 AM

Killer landing pose. Shadows didn't intrude into the eye (I'm sure you planned it that way!!). Great sharpness, excellent timing.

Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on October 5, 2016 at 2:42 PM

As Keith says, a killer shot, Kurt. Brilliantly done.A near-perfect shot. devil

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 5, 2016 at 4:15 PM

Another beautiful image from your session with this owl, Kurt. No nits at all.

devil

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on October 5, 2016 at 4:47 PM

Perfect wing and leg positions on this Kurt. I've got nothing to suggest except to take me with you next time. devil

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on October 6, 2016 at 12:19 AM

I don't remember this pose Kurt, but it is really great all the same. Your series was/is excellent of this burrowing owl landing.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM

Kurt,
I do remember another post of this subject , but whether it was this one I have no idea, great image devil

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 17, 2016 at 4:03 PM

Another great owl image - and another excellent WP!
Excellent work!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments