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Posted by PhilH on July 14, 2007 at 6:33 PM
Little Owl
20D, 400/2.8 + 2x, ISO400, Manual Exposure, metering partial, 1/500 @ f10, A-327 + 393, Hide, ACR4.1 sharpened in CS3. Full Frame.

Hi,

This morning did not look promising, with dark low cloud cover and threatening rain, so it was with some trepidation that I set off for the Little Owl site at 5.00am knowing that I was going to have to use the 2x extender and would have to stop down to at least f10 for acceptable sharpness.

Arrived at the site to be greeted by clearing skies, and after a short wait I was treated to one of the images I was after, showing how well these endearing owls can blend into their surroundings.

All the best

Phil
Posted by Alan Bryant on July 14, 2007 at 6:42 PM
Fantastic shot Phil.

WOW he/she blends in so well to that tree.

I love it, well done :toast: :toast:
Posted by Graeme Lee on July 14, 2007 at 6:44 PM
Incredible camouflage!! Great shot Phil :toast:
Posted by Paul Compton on July 15, 2007 at 3:49 AM
Almost sepia tone effect on, very nice shot.
Posted by Tom_W on July 15, 2007 at 4:15 AM
Excellent enviro shot.

T
Posted by Tim Munsey on July 15, 2007 at 4:32 AM
Your tip off was excellent Phil, what a grand photo, why do owls clench their claw like that I've seen it a few times now, are they gettig ready to strike?
Cracker.

:toast:

Tim
Posted by writepic on July 15, 2007 at 4:49 AM

no it's giving the finger to that munsey feller.....

beautiful image phil. i come across these every now and then, and have an image like this in mind when i think about bringing the camera. sounds like you planned it meticulously.

:toast:

mark
Posted by Tim Munsey on July 15, 2007 at 5:03 AM
LOL Mark "spotty goldfish" Harding
Posted by Malcolm Muir on July 15, 2007 at 5:41 AM
Lovely shot Phil - the texture and detail of the bark complement the bird perfectly.

Malcolm :toast: :toast:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on July 15, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Wonderful-wish it was mine :toast:
Posted by John Chapman on July 15, 2007 at 7:34 AM
Nice shot Phil I like the comp. also the texture of the tree. Of course the bird is great. :toast:
John
Aberdeen
Posted by Vincent Jones on July 15, 2007 at 9:25 AM
What a cracking shot Phil, a real pleasure to view :jump:

Well taken & presented

Vince :toast: :toast:
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on July 15, 2007 at 10:31 AM
Welcome back Phil,great image

:toast: :toast:
Posted by David Taylor on July 15, 2007 at 12:57 PM
A great image, would make a fantastic print. :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on July 16, 2007 at 3:48 AM
Can't understand how I missed this post Phil - first rate image all round sir :toast:
Posted by Paula Graham on July 16, 2007 at 6:10 AM
Gorgeous in every way.
Posted by David Kjaer on July 17, 2007 at 5:36 AM
Cracking shot - great pose and the setting is perfect!

David :toast: :toast:
Posted by Anthony House on July 17, 2007 at 11:53 AM
They do have superb camouflage, I've got a few shots like this myself of a pair that I've been working on for several weeks.
I placed a post in for them so I could get some cleaner shots, they use regularly now, when I'm not there :smile:

Nice work.
Tony
Posted by Ian Andrews on November 11, 2007 at 3:37 PM
I recognise that tree!! :wink:

Nice one Phil.

Ian