Difficult Barn Owl

Discussion

17 replies

Posted by Mark Smith on October 31, 2006 at 12:36 AM

Hi,

This is the first time I've posted a photo on UKNP, although I have been admiring the quality of the images posted on here for a long time, picking up tips & tricks along the way.

This photo of a wild Barn Owl was taken back in March 2005 and since then I've found myself re-editing the RAW file because I've never been satisfied with the results. It appeared to have a strong colour cast and I couldn't get the whites to look erm....well white

Have I got it right?

Here are the stats:

D70, Sigma 50-500 @500
ISO 200, 1/125, F6.3
Full Frame, using car as hide
Edited in ACR & CS2
Dust spot removed, colour balanced, curves and sharpening.

All comments welcome.

Mark

Posted by A.R.D on October 31, 2006 at 2:26 AM

Hello Mark

The whites certainly look white to me.

I like the perch too. The barbs on the wire look great with the talons of the owl.

Only thing I'd like is a little more space around the bird.

A.R.D

Posted by Rob Fisher on October 31, 2006 at 3:05 AM

Looks spot on to me Mark.

Great picture.

Echo comments about the barbs, really adds to the feeling of the picture.

Rob

Posted by John Swift on October 31, 2006 at 3:25 AM

Lovely shot Mark it works really well and the whites look fine to me.

Regards

John S

Posted by Paul Williams on October 31, 2006 at 4:04 AM

Looks bang on to me, nice shot.

Posted by John Chapman on October 31, 2006 at 4:24 AM

HI Mark
a very fine first post. The colours look good on my monitor and also biting sharp.
John
Aberdeen

Posted by John Gardner on October 31, 2006 at 7:10 AM

Hi Mark

Colours look fine to me too. Would like a little more room around the bird and also a bit more eye contact o/w fine image.

John

Posted by Pete Etheridge on October 31, 2006 at 7:47 AM

Hi Mark,

A wonderful shot IMHO

Was just wondering what the white blob is at the tip of the owl's left wing? Doesn't detract from a fine image anyway!

Posted by David Kjaer on October 31, 2006 at 8:08 AM

Colours and techs look good to me - very nice image!

David

Posted by Anthony House on October 31, 2006 at 8:14 AM

Looks superb, I agree about the extra space for the owl to look into and the eye contact but since I haven't managed a decent perched Owl shot myself I would be very happy with this if it was mine

Love the perch too.

Great shot.
Tony

Posted by Rob Ashton on October 31, 2006 at 8:20 AM

Very good Barnie and colour spot on. Not too fussed about the room thing but each to their own.

welcome aboard

Rob

Posted by Philip Kirkham on October 31, 2006 at 9:52 AM

Hello Mark
Looks gppd to me too, excellent first post.
Best wishes
Phil

Posted by Terry on October 31, 2006 at 10:17 AM

Whites are ok with me Mark

My personal preference would have been to see the face a little fuller but I would still be very happy if it were mine

Terry

Posted by Dave Courtenay on October 31, 2006 at 11:14 AM

Beauty

Posted by Simon Hawtin on October 31, 2006 at 11:41 AM

Hi Mark
Colours look good to me, eye contact would have added to the image, but I would be happy if it were mine.
Cheers Simon

Posted by Andrew Forsyth on October 31, 2006 at 2:29 PM

Hi Mark and welcome,

I'd also prefer to see a bit more face, but otherwise one to be pleased with.

Hope to see many more

Posted by Tim Munsey on November 1, 2006 at 6:43 AM

Ain't it marvellous, as said a beauty.

Tim
Welcome

Posted by David Taylor on November 1, 2006 at 7:47 PM

Colours like fine to me. Excellent image.