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Tawny Owl Test Run (c)

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Posted by Vincent Jones on November 12, 2007 at 3:11 PM
Tawny Owl Test Run (c)
Taken today whilst testing out our new place with Danny Green.

Taken as the sun light faded, I wish I had increased the DOF, I keep forgetting :mad:

(c) in title for captive bred

D2X
400mm AF-S II F2.8
ISO 200
F2.8
1/90th sec

Thanks for looking :toast:

Comments & critique much appreciated
Posted by Andy Astbury on November 12, 2007 at 3:21 PM
Another beltingly good image Vincent :toast:

I can see where you are coming from re increased DoF but to be honest I think the image would look a tad better without that top leaf; a tedious clone and patch job I know but eminently do-able should you decide to try :wavey:
Posted by Tim Munsey on November 12, 2007 at 3:28 PM
Hey up Vince can I have one for my camera bag? :biggrin:
Cracking shot.

:toast:

Tim
Posted by Chris Lloyd on November 12, 2007 at 3:44 PM
Hi Vince,

I can see where Andy is coming from, but I think it would be great either way.
How's it all going?

Chris.
Posted by Tristan Campbell on November 12, 2007 at 4:22 PM
Nice image, like the highlights int he eyes. I have to agree about the leaf upper left. It would great if you could selectively place the leaves ;-)
Posted by Alan Bryant on November 12, 2007 at 4:28 PM
Very nice Vince.

But i agree about that leaf.

Still great tho :toast:
Posted by Alan Woolnough on November 12, 2007 at 5:09 PM
Another beauty Vince :toast:

I think the shallow dof adds some vital depth, and avoids the possibility of a one-dimensional look.

Another vote for losing the leaf :smile:

Alan
Posted by Major Gilbert on November 12, 2007 at 6:18 PM
Great use of colours Vincent along with an adorable looking bird.
Leaf gone different picture. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Ian Andrews on November 13, 2007 at 2:31 AM
That's better Vince! :smile:

Ian
Posted by John Swift on November 13, 2007 at 3:57 AM
Great portrait and just fantastic colours too.

Regards

JohnS
Posted by Edwin kats on November 13, 2007 at 10:12 AM
Another great shot of this lovely bird. Nice warm colours and good DOF for F2.8. I also agree about that top leaf but that is just a minor nit.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Andy Shepherd on November 13, 2007 at 11:20 AM
Hi Vince,

Lovely shot and a very lovely bird , top leaf is a slight distraction :toast:

Regards

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on November 13, 2007 at 2:13 PM
Stunner Vince

:toast: :toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on November 13, 2007 at 2:55 PM
Hi Vince

A beauty - your shot as well as the bird!

David :toast: