Posted by Major Gilbert on February 1, 2007 at 9:13 PM
Return for a second time and usually it doesn't work.
However in this case it did and much too my surprise.
Had been the week before and had observed this bird hunting.
Everything seemed to work, but after this viewing no more.
Taken using the car as a hide.
Nikon D2x's + 600mmm AFS II + 1.4 conv.
Major.
Posted by Mark Sisson on February 2, 2007 at 4:42 AM
Lovely light Major, and I like the look of concentration in his eye.
Mark
Posted by Tim Munsey on February 2, 2007 at 7:48 AM
Tremendous shot, superb light and great 3D feel. Most jealous
Good detail in the shadow area under the wings, shame about the lighter patches, clouds, towards the bottom of the frame. If it was my shot however I'd be please aspunch at getting such detail on the bird.
I like the shot a lot as is, but certain things suggest this has been tweaked a lot (I'm not suggesting it's a crime but you haven't mentioned any tech details). The eye looks unrealistically yellow and it looks a little "hard edged" - especialy its right wing tips. it also looks oversharpened around the face - is this a large crop i wonder?
Dave
Forest of Dean, UK
Posted by Major Gilbert on February 3, 2007 at 8:25 PM
I wonder mr David J Slater just how many Short-eared Owls you have ever come across.
I for one can safely say that the yellow eye is glaringly yellow especially if you get as close to one as I have done.
I dont profess to being a techno I just enjoy taking photographs.
As far as tweaking goes I have done no more to this image than I would do normally.
It has been cropped but what do you class as a large crop?
Cant see any images of yours but if I could I might be looking for something in the way of excellence.
I will be out tomorrow snapping away again, but at least I will be full of optimism no matter where I am.
Major.
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9 repliesHowever in this case it did and much too my surprise.
Had been the week before and had observed this bird hunting.
Everything seemed to work, but after this viewing no more.
Taken using the car as a hide.
Nikon D2x's + 600mmm AFS II + 1.4 conv.
Major.
Mark
Tim
Regards
JohnS
Dave
Forest of Dean, UK
I for one can safely say that the yellow eye is glaringly yellow especially if you get as close to one as I have done.
I dont profess to being a techno I just enjoy taking photographs.
As far as tweaking goes I have done no more to this image than I would do normally.
It has been cropped but what do you class as a large crop?
Cant see any images of yours but if I could I might be looking for something in the way of excellence.
I will be out tomorrow snapping away again, but at least I will be full of optimism no matter where I am.
Major.
Phillip.
Ps thanks for letting me know the cards were back in stock.
Love the intense look he has while on the hunt