Barred Owl

Gallery: AvianPosted December 22, 20071,983 views26 comments

I made this image a couple of weeks ago. It was pretty neat because I went to an Audubon place with my kids and I didn't even have my big lens with me until we were on the trails and I saw this guy. He hung around just long enough for me to run back to my car in the snow and get a few shots.

Canon EOS 40D ,Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM
1/200s f/6.3 at 700.0mm iso400 - This is also slightly cropped.

Thanks for looking!

Joe

Comments

26 comments

Comment posted by Scott Linstead on December 22, 2007 at 11:27 AM

Super image, Joe! Great eye-contact and exposure. The angle of view is not steep at all. A fine addition to your portfolio.

Scott

Registered on March 25, 2006, 144 Posts, 398 Comments

Comment posted by KC Choo on December 22, 2007 at 11:35 AM

A fine image, Joe! I wish birds would wait for me like this one did for you.............

Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments

Comment posted by John Chapman on December 22, 2007 at 11:39 AM

I just love this picture Joe.

Registered on June 19, 2004, 100 Posts, 1473 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Wilson on December 22, 2007 at 11:45 AM

Great image Joe! I still haven't found one in Mass yet!

Registered on May 17, 2006, 70 Posts, 1166 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Spiecker on December 22, 2007 at 11:50 AM

He has the understanding, old man look. I really like this shot Joe.

Registered on March 23, 2006, 366 Posts, 4649 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on December 22, 2007 at 12:22 PM

Very nice image as posted. THe subdued neutral setting is great.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Greg Cope on December 22, 2007 at 12:41 PM

Fabulous shot! Such an incredible bird, and I love the b/g and setting

Registered on January 22, 2007, 212 Posts, 2737 Comments

Comment posted by Derrick Lipinski on December 22, 2007 at 2:44 PM

Very nice, Joe; love the eye contact - Great that he stuck around for you!

Registered on October 5, 2007, 58 Posts, 2039 Comments

Comment posted by David Bostedo on December 22, 2007 at 2:51 PM

I think the overall color palette here really helps with this terrific picture. The stare and feather detail are great, and the talon poking out if a nice touch. Very cool.

Registered on May 5, 2006, 178 Posts, 2224 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Fusco on December 22, 2007 at 4:32 PM

Excellent shot, Joe!
I love the subtle tones.Nice work!

- Paul

Registered on November 17, 2003, 283 Posts, 1163 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Matenkosky on December 22, 2007 at 4:40 PM

It was worth it! Well done!

Registered on May 11, 2007, 21 Posts, 163 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on December 22, 2007 at 4:59 PM

Greta shot Joe, love the subtle colours

cheers Rob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by David Williams on December 22, 2007 at 5:06 PM

Really beautifully captured, Joe. Always helps to be prepared.......of course, this time it was the owl who was more prepared......

Registered on March 8, 2005, 315 Posts, 2291 Comments

Comment posted by Jose Suro on December 22, 2007 at 6:46 PM

Excellent!! The background matches the bird so well and the look on the bird elicits emotion. Very well done.

Jose

Registered on June 24, 2006, 267 Posts, 2273 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on December 22, 2007 at 8:45 PM

Excellent image, Joe. I like it all.

Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Steele on December 23, 2007 at 10:11 AM

A beautiful image, Joe!!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 354 Posts, 13896 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Miller on December 23, 2007 at 10:49 AM

Fine image Joe! Love the detail and the setting.

Registered on December 15, 2003, 44 Posts, 368 Comments

Comment posted by Manos Papadomanola on December 24, 2007 at 12:30 PM

Great image!!!

www.birdphotography.gr

Registered on November 11, 2007, 12 Posts, 268 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on December 24, 2007 at 4:45 PM

Very, very nice. No nits from me.

Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments

Comment posted by Axel Hildebrandt on December 25, 2007 at 12:02 PM

Great find and eye contact.

Registered on October 16, 2006, 66 Posts, 441 Comments

Comment posted by Anders Nielsen on December 26, 2007 at 1:09 PM

Wow this is an amazing image. Well done!

Registered on February 25, 2007, 24 Posts, 304 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Walters on January 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM

Great shot! Congratulations on the pick.

Registered on October 30, 2005, 405 Posts, 3693 Comments

Comment posted by Christine Adams on January 8, 2008 at 11:23 AM

Hey Joe!! Really nice color tones and nice sharp detail on this guy!! Glad he stuck around for you!! Congrats on the EP!!!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by Terry Sohl on January 8, 2008 at 1:50 PM

Sweet shot Joe!! What great detail, and what a look!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 513 Posts, 6889 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on January 8, 2008 at 6:18 PM

Joe! What a magnificent photo of this owl! The detail and clarity you achieved is stunning. I especially like the reflections in its eyes. It's hard to stop looking at this stellar image. Congratulations on the MP!

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Keith A Anderson on January 8, 2008 at 7:11 PM

Wow, somehow I missed this on the first pass. It certainly deserves the EP. Congratulations!

Registered on February 13, 2006, 166 Posts, 1818 Comments