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A face at the window.

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Posted by Major Gilbert on August 24, 2008 at 5:30 PM
A face at the window.
D3 + 600mm AFS II + 1.4 conv.
1/50 @ f6.3
ISO: 400.
AF Area Mode . Dynamic 51 point.
Metering: Matrix
Picture Control Neutral.

Taken this evening at the Old Control Tower..

Major.
Posted by Justin on August 24, 2008 at 5:33 PM
Stunning.
The stark contrast between bird and dark background is superb, as is the way the owl is framed by the window frame and brick wall on either side.
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Posted by Paul Gibbs on August 24, 2008 at 5:35 PM
Nice image Major, I'm guessing an old WWII air base?
Posted by John Robinson on August 24, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Nice picture.
Paul could be right .I was stationed in one !
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Rob Howard on August 24, 2008 at 5:51 PM
Hi Major,

You have posted some very nice BO images in the past, but for me this Image is the best. A stunning Female (is it a new fledgeling?) or Adult? The markings on her wing are just beautiful. A truly stunning shot major!

I'm staying up in South Creake, near Fakenham next week, not sure if that is your neck of the woods or not, but would be nice to have some tip offs as to where I could catch up with some Norfolk Barnies whilst I'm there :wink:

Regards

Rob
Posted by Alan Bryant on August 24, 2008 at 5:54 PM
Stunning image.

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Posted by Major Gilbert on August 24, 2008 at 6:28 PM
23 SQN Little Snoring
Still used for light aircraft at times. Paul & John.


Major.
Posted by Dave Bartlett on August 24, 2008 at 8:05 PM
Superb shot Major. Love the composition and framing.

Dave
Posted by Andy Astbury on August 25, 2008 at 3:12 AM
Another first-class image Major :toast:

A ghostly bird in a location that surely must be full of its own - cracking :wavey:
Posted by Tom_W on August 25, 2008 at 3:47 AM
Now that is the best wild image of an owl I have seen in a long while. Just goes to show you what can be acheived with knowledge of an area.
Posted by stewart canham on August 25, 2008 at 5:10 AM
Its all been said Major,but I have to say I agree with all the comments,very well done

Stewart...... :wavey:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on August 25, 2008 at 9:59 AM
Wonderful shot and a very nice compo. Well done :smile:
Posted by eric weight on August 25, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Your the man for barn owls Major. I can't remember seeing one of your BO images that I didn't like. This is no exception, its superb.
:toast: Eric
Posted by jack chapman on August 25, 2008 at 1:31 PM
very nice, everything about it is just right, might be nice in black and white too
Posted by David Taylor on August 25, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Superb barn owl image.

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Posted by Barry Southon on August 25, 2008 at 4:20 PM
Major

This is one of the best Barn Owl images I've had the pleasure to view.

Barry :wink:

Kansas / Eastbourne
Posted by Major Gilbert on August 25, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Many thanks everybody for your lovely comments.
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Major
Posted by PhilH on August 26, 2008 at 4:17 PM
Now that is super...... only one nit.... it aint mine :biggrin:

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Posted by Kim Connolly on August 27, 2008 at 2:47 PM
Absolutely stunning image! Fabulous!
Posted by Gavin Law on August 27, 2008 at 5:14 PM
Cracking photo Major, like it a lot.