Posted by Austin Thomas on March 30, 2008 at 6:41 AM
My obsession must end.
At last, I have the subject with some low level lighting. I promise to have a change of subject before I next post.
Taken at around the same time as my last BO post 07:00am ish ( now (06:00 )) but this one was hunting in the fields where the sun was not obstructed by the farm buildings.
500mm, f6.3, 1/2000, +0.3, ISO400 ( should have gone lower )
Not sure about the sharpness of the foreground grass? Does it bother you?
Cheers
Austin
Posted by John Robinson on March 30, 2008 at 6:50 AM
Austin
Looks fine to me . The foreground tells you the kind of place the bird is in.
Great
JohnR
Posted by Paul Inglis on March 30, 2008 at 7:09 AM
Hi Austin,
Superb capture! I agree with John about the foreground grass!
Posted by Rene de Heer on March 30, 2008 at 7:13 AM
Nice shot, love the position and the soft light.
Rene de Heer
Posted by Dave Bartlett on March 30, 2008 at 7:36 AM
Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 30, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Very good capture Austin
Andy...
Posted by eric weight on March 30, 2008 at 1:46 PM
Hi Austin, that is one beautiful image. the grass doesn't bother me, in fact it adds to the whole shot. I am a little surprised that th grass and the owl are in focus at 6.5 as they look farther apart than that.
Why must your obsession end? Eric
Posted by Austin Thomas on March 30, 2008 at 3:15 PM
Thanks all,
The obsession must end because it has taken me a year to get this type of image, getting up every morning when the forecast looks good at 05:30am! My wife is making me type this...
I also like the vegetation / habitat but I think blurring the in focus grass would help.
Super shot Austin. I've just been out and blanked on barnies this evening. I'd love a shot a good as this. Not sure about blurring that in-focus grass - I like it as it is.
Cheers
Tim
Posted by Anthony House on March 30, 2008 at 4:20 PM
Posted by Magnus Hird on March 31, 2008 at 5:21 PM
Hi Austin, I'm with you on the grass - the mix of sharp and OOF would seem better as consistent, at least to this beholder, but the context of the environment is important too. Have loved your pics - don't stop! I've found one locally and got some great views yesterday evening (but alas no camera - lesson learned!) and was worried that with my 400mm max f5.6 I'd not be able to get any decent shots, but seeing yours has inspired me to get out there in the coming evenings. Thanks
Posted by Austin Thomas on March 31, 2008 at 5:33 PM
Hi Magnus,
I have many images where the Owl is clipped using a 500mm and I now take a 300mm with me as well, so your 400mm f5.6 would be perfect in my opinion.
Discussion
18 repliesAt last, I have the subject with some low level lighting. I promise to have a change of subject before I next post.
Taken at around the same time as my last BO post 07:00am ish ( now (06:00 )) but this one was hunting in the fields where the sun was not obstructed by the farm buildings.
500mm, f6.3, 1/2000, +0.3, ISO400 ( should have gone lower )
Not sure about the sharpness of the foreground grass? Does it bother you?
Cheers
Austin
Looks fine to me . The foreground tells you the kind of place the bird is in.
Great
JohnR
Superb capture! I agree with John about the foreground grass!
Rene de Heer
Dave
Frederic
No need to change subjects when you're producing stuff this good. Keep 'em coming!
Simon
Very good capture Austin
Andy...
Why must your obsession end?
The obsession must end because it has taken me a year to get this type of image, getting up every morning when the forecast looks good at 05:30am! My wife is making me type this...
I also like the vegetation / habitat but I think blurring the in focus grass would help.
Best regards,
Austin
Cheers
Tim
Nice work.
Tony
I have many images where the Owl is clipped using a 500mm and I now take a 300mm with me as well, so your 400mm f5.6 would be perfect in my opinion.
Thanks
Austin