Short Ear Owl miss.

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9 replies

Posted by John Chapman on May 12, 2008 at 5:33 AM

Pic. taken at the weekend. This Owl went in for the kill but missed.
Techs. 1D MK2n 500 lens 1.4 conv. 1/160 sec. F8 Iso 800. All comments welcomed.
John

Posted by Robert Lawrence on May 12, 2008 at 5:42 AM

Nice unusual ground shot of this bird John.

Posted by Alan Woolnough on May 12, 2008 at 6:10 AM

A fine 'peek a boo' shot John!!

Well caught

Alan

Posted by Andy Astbury on May 12, 2008 at 6:27 AM

Nice one John - he looks like he can't believe he missed it

Posted by Tim Munsey on May 12, 2008 at 7:36 AM

I'd swop your weekend for mine, nought like seeing one of these a very special treat. Well caught unlike the owl eh.

Tim

Posted by Paul Inglis on May 12, 2008 at 8:12 AM

Hi John,

Fantastic capture! Love the overall colours!

Posted by eric weight on May 12, 2008 at 12:16 PM

Interesting shot John, he does look surprised doesn't he? Colours are good too.

Eric

Posted by Laurie Braman on May 12, 2008 at 1:04 PM

The owl might have missed, but you nailed this shot! Wonderful expression and I love the setting/background.

Laurie

Posted by Magnus Hird on May 14, 2008 at 3:28 AM

Lovely detail in the facial disc

Posted by David Kjaer on May 14, 2008 at 6:16 AM

Nice capture John!

David