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Short-eared Owl

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24 replies
Posted by gary cox on February 20, 2008 at 1:50 PM
One of six at the same site at the weekend
Eos 1dmk3, 500mm + 1.4, 1/1600, 5.6, 250 ISO.
Posted by Andy Bate on February 20, 2008 at 2:01 PM
nice image of a bird i have yet to snap!! was it in north wales???
Posted by gary cox on February 20, 2008 at 2:05 PM
I'm not giving the location, but no not north Wales.
Gary
Posted by Rob Howard on February 20, 2008 at 2:20 PM
Hi Gary,

Just a red cross for me :confused: :confused:

Regards

Rob
Posted by Major Gilbert on February 20, 2008 at 2:21 PM
Where is it then the suspense is killing me. :biggrin:

Major.
Posted by Brian Phipps on February 20, 2008 at 2:44 PM
Well done Gary, superb stuff......I was wondering how long it would take before you posted one!

Keep `em coming!
Posted by A.R.D on February 20, 2008 at 3:00 PM
It must be real secret because I'm not even getting a picture!

What county or region of Britain are they in?

There were 5 in a field at Shingle Street, Suffolk last year. But seems only 1 this year unless someone knows better.

Regards
Posted by Rob Howard on February 20, 2008 at 3:27 PM
Hi Gary,

Cracking shot. Come on guys it's an open forum and he don't want to disclose their location :wink:

Regards

Rob
Posted by Brian Phipps on February 20, 2008 at 3:32 PM
I agree Rob....my thoughts exactly
Posted by Martin Dyer on February 20, 2008 at 3:43 PM
Well captured Gary,

I too was there and very pleased with the results. I have posted on another forum and gave the same answer as you when asked for the location :cool:


Cheers
Martin
Posted by Major Gilbert on February 20, 2008 at 3:51 PM
I am not asking for the location I am asking to see the image.
Please dont tar everybody with the same brush and please dont try to be holyierr than now as it doesnt suit you. If you are directing a comment at someone have the decency to use there name.

Major.
Posted by Martin Dyer on February 20, 2008 at 4:00 PM
Image is showing via Firefox OK

Martin
Posted by Rob Howard on February 20, 2008 at 4:11 PM
To Major Gilbert,

If my response does not concern you then why make a comment :confused: What makes you think I am targeting my response solely at you? There are two other people who asked about a location of his image. I don't know what you mean by holyierr?

Rob
Posted by Daniel Read on February 20, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Looks good to me, although i might be tempted to crop out the bit of vegetation at the bottom of the frame.

Dan.
Posted by Dave Courtenay on February 20, 2008 at 4:44 PM
Tried I.E and Firefox and just red cross
Posted by Brian Phipps on February 20, 2008 at 4:47 PM
I could see it earlier with I.E, but now a red cross!
Posted by Martin Dyer on February 20, 2008 at 4:49 PM
Also now disappeared from Firefox :confused:
Posted by Andy Astbury on February 20, 2008 at 4:51 PM
Now-now boys , calm down :biggrin:

Image invisible in Firefox, IE and Opera.

Locations should not be asked for on open forum - imho.
Posted by Dave Courtenay on February 20, 2008 at 5:04 PM
I can see it know-one i would love-i think i know where it is i recongnise the reeds :biggrin:

Dave
Posted by Mike Smith on February 20, 2008 at 6:39 PM
I oncur on location issue, the main Berkshire downs SEO roost site is now plagued by day tripping listers plus local dog walkers, the owls get little respite as people wander through their roosting tussock grass location oblivious to the energy wasting damage they do by constantly flushing them

Mike
Posted by stewart canham on February 21, 2008 at 4:44 AM
Great shot,of a difficult bird to get close to,well done,with regard to the location issue, most bird sites have a warning on them at the moment about not giving exact locations as the birds are about to nest,and unless the photographer wants to give a location which IMHO would be very stupid, I dont think the question should ever be asked, only my thoughts......
Stewart........
Posted by John Chapman on February 21, 2008 at 5:38 AM
Hi Gary great flight shot of one of my favorite birds. Hoping to see them soon in Scotland. :toast:
John
Aberdeen :toast:
Posted by Jeroen Stel on February 21, 2008 at 9:03 AM
Great shot but i would consider cloning out the branches at the bottom or including more of them.
Species that is very high on my wishlist!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by Paul Inglis on February 21, 2008 at 9:22 AM
Hi Gary,

This is a nice in-flight shot. On my target list this year.
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on February 21, 2008 at 1:55 PM
Brilliant Gary,looks like its on everybody's want list including mine :biggrin:

:toast: :toast: