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Barn Owl (c)

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Posted by Vincent Jones on December 1, 2008 at 1:28 PM
Barn Owl (c)
Just a simple shot taken today during a photo shoot with Tom W & collegue, Kev. Cracking day & a real pleasure to work alongside them.

Also I got to play with a D3 & a 300mm VR, awesome combo!

This Barn Owl by the way is 23 years old, she looks great especially at such an age.

Nikon D3
300mm F2.8 VR
ISO 1250
F5
1/800th sec
Handheld

Thanks for looking :toast:

(c) in title for captive bred
Posted by Mark Sisson on December 1, 2008 at 1:32 PM
Lovely look and looker Vince - bet you had fun with that kit, and hope you didn't drop or run anything over!
:toast:

Mark
Posted by Vincent Jones on December 1, 2008 at 1:35 PM
What, you don't mean Danny's camera bag do you :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

It wasn't me who placed it behind the rear wheel :eek: :cool: :biggrin:
Posted by Rob Howard on December 1, 2008 at 1:38 PM
Hi Vince,

Lovely portrait. Stunning detail in the plumage. 23 years old :eek: she really is a wise old Owl then :smile:

Regards

Rob
Posted by Paul Inglis on December 1, 2008 at 2:10 PM
Hi Vince,

Great shot! Wished I had that combo too!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on December 1, 2008 at 3:24 PM
iso 1250 :eek: WOW Vince. That's amazing. The picture also. Well done and say hello to granny for me will you?

All the best matey.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Cliff Young on December 1, 2008 at 3:27 PM
Hi Vince,

Wow, what a shot - what a beautiful owl! She was obviously impressed by the kit you were using ............ :smile: Cliff
Posted by Danny Green on December 1, 2008 at 3:32 PM
Whats wrong with Toms kit why didn't you run over his with your 4x4, you know what they say luck of the Irish :biggrin:

Very nice vince wheres the farmers gate as he is still looking for it.

Danny :wavey: :biggrin:
Posted by Rene de Heer on December 1, 2008 at 3:56 PM
Very nice vincent, love the pose!
Rene de Heer
Posted by David Kjaer on December 1, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Hi Vince

A nice relaxed but inquisitive pose in lovely soft light!

David :toast:
Posted by kevin Treadwell on December 1, 2008 at 4:57 PM
Hey Vince

Great pic mate, and thank you for a great days photography. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

Kevin
Posted by Major Gilbert on December 1, 2008 at 5:11 PM
She looks really good for such an age. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Tom_W on December 1, 2008 at 5:24 PM
Danny ,

Why your kit?

Simple, it's because the look on your face would be much better --- my kits insured :biggrin: :wink:

Excellent day Vince.

T :biggrin:
Posted by Matt Cole on December 1, 2008 at 5:51 PM
a beautiful portrait. I didn't realise Barn Owls could live that long.

Matt
Posted by eric weight on December 2, 2008 at 1:09 AM
It's really nice to see one up close with all that wonderful feather detail. I bet they don't live that long in the wild do they?
:wavey: Eric
Posted by Mark Fellowes on December 2, 2008 at 2:45 AM
Simply gorgeous!

:toast:

Mark
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on December 2, 2008 at 2:46 AM
Beautiful portrait :smile: :smile: Well done!
Posted by Guy Rogers on December 2, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Hello Vincent.

As portraits go this is very nice.

Beautiful detail.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey: