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Tawny Owlet (c)

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Posted by Vincent Jones on July 14, 2007 at 1:34 PM
Tawny Owlet (c)
Taken today during a training session with this delightful young Tawny Owl we have called Hollow.

D2X - 200mm F2 VR
ISO100, F4, 1/500thsec
Handheld

(c) in title for captive bred

Sorry about posting a captive bred species, I don't have much time on my hands to go out photographing wild birds at the moment.

Thanks for looking & commenting :toast: :toast:
Posted by David Taylor on July 14, 2007 at 1:43 PM
Captive or not it is still a superb image. Well up to your usual standard.

:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Tim Munsey on July 14, 2007 at 2:10 PM
Hey Vince why not use a more attractive perch? Otherwise a fine shot for sure.

:toast:

Tim
Posted by Alan Bryant on July 14, 2007 at 2:29 PM
Agree about having a nicer perch.

Still a fine portrait :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on July 14, 2007 at 3:24 PM
I don't care what the bird perches on - a class image Vincent, superb detail :toast: :toast:
Posted by Graeme Lee on July 14, 2007 at 3:35 PM
For me the perch lets it down. Good job you've nailed the subject though. :wink: Great looking Owl :toast:
Posted by Vincent Jones on July 14, 2007 at 4:14 PM
Thanks for the comments, I see what you mean Tim/Graeme about the perch/gate that was used, that's all I had at the time I'm afraid lol :razz: :biggrin:
Posted by Malcolm Muir on July 15, 2007 at 9:44 AM
Really love the detail Vince, especially around the face. Superb image and I don't actually mind the perch.

Malcolm :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Chapman on July 15, 2007 at 12:51 PM
Nice picture of Hollow not keen on the perch Vincent :toast:
John
Aberdeen
Posted by Paula Graham on July 16, 2007 at 6:15 AM
Beautiful shot of a most endearing and appealing creature. Very sharp indeed round the face. Must be a very good lens and of course...expertly handled!