Posted by Vincent Jones on December 31, 2008 at 12:52 PM
This is Willow, a year old Little Owl. Image taken this morning during a hard frost
Thanks for looking & a happy New Year to all
D2X
200mm F2 VR
ISO 100
F6.7
1/45th sec
Handheld
(c) in title for captive bred
Posted by Rob Howard on December 31, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Hi Vince,
Not sure what you are testing but all looks spot on to me !! Very nice.
All the best for 2009 Vince, lets hope for a good Vole year for those Barn Owl's
Regards
Rob
Posted by Vincent Jones on December 31, 2008 at 1:13 PM
Hi Rob, I was just having problems uploading hence the word test.
Manage to upload this shot for which I am very pleased with.
With regards to Vole count, they say that a low population is predicted for 2009. Fingers crossed this isn't the case.
All the best Rob for 2009
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 31, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Very pretty Vince, an unusual but effective perch and the cocked head is great
Fingers crossed for the vole numbers too
Posted by Lee Newman on December 31, 2008 at 2:25 PM
The eyes are stunning & the frosty perch completes the image.
There is one of these owls on my local reserve but never comes anywhere near enough for a photo. Not yet anyway..
Lee
Posted by Edwin kats on December 31, 2008 at 2:46 PM
Wow, me likes much
Very nice Vince. I love that winterly feel to it.
Edwin Kats
Posted by Tim Taylor on December 31, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Cracking shot Vince. Always nice to see some frosty shots this time of year.
Tim
Posted by Paul Ashton on December 31, 2008 at 3:06 PM
I've managed, at last, to locate one of these guys on my local patch but so far have only got within 100yds. Now at leat I know what it should look like when I eventualy get closer.
Posted by eric weight on January 1, 2009 at 1:12 AM
Superb Vince. I have a thing about little owls they are just wonderful. Eric
Posted by Ian Andrews on January 1, 2009 at 3:49 AM
Nice one Vince.
Have a great 2009.
Ian
Posted by Andy Shepherd on January 1, 2009 at 5:07 AM
Out of all the images you have posted this year Vince this is my favourite, I think the choice of perch is inspired, excellent work.
Andy...
Posted by Cliff Young on January 1, 2009 at 5:33 AM
Vince, you've captured a lovely expression here. Must come and visit during 09 - I just love owls and see far too few of them! Cliff
Posted by Barry Southon on January 1, 2009 at 5:55 AM
Vince
A cracking shot with great detail.
Barry
Eastbourne
Posted by Kim Connolly on January 1, 2009 at 7:04 AM
I love this - it is a beautiful shot - has everything! Best wishes for 2009!
Posted by Paul Gibbs on January 1, 2009 at 7:56 AM
Nice Vince, happy 2009, btw what happened with the EO?
May even try and book a visit some time this year.
Discussion
16 repliesThanks for looking & a happy New Year to all
D2X
200mm F2 VR
ISO 100
F6.7
1/45th sec
Handheld
(c) in title for captive bred
Not sure what you are testing but all looks spot on to me !! Very nice.
All the best for 2009 Vince, lets hope for a good Vole year for those Barn Owl's
Regards
Rob
Manage to upload this shot for which I am very pleased with.
With regards to Vole count, they say that a low population is predicted for 2009. Fingers crossed this isn't the case.
All the best Rob for 2009
Fingers crossed for the vole numbers too
There is one of these owls on my local reserve but never comes anywhere near enough for a photo. Not yet anyway..
Lee
Very nice Vince. I love that winterly feel to it.
Edwin Kats
Tim
Have a great 2009.
Ian
Out of all the images you have posted this year Vince this is my favourite, I think the choice of perch is inspired, excellent work.
Andy...
A cracking shot with great detail.
Barry
Eastbourne
May even try and book a visit some time this year.
With regards to the EO Phil, he is still about within a 5 mile radius but not around the Centre for which I am pleased about
All the best & thanks
Vince