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Barn Owl enviro

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Posted by Gary Beers on January 25, 2009 at 2:21 PM
Barn Owl enviro
1DIIn, 500/4 + 1.4, 1/320 f5.6, iso 400, tripod

This is an image influenced by Nigel Blake and Chris Gomersall (and I am sure several other images I have seen!) - sorry for copying chaps.

This was taken almost straight into what little sun there was and is about 2/3 frame (the owl was under the central focus point). I'm still not sure whether it works or not and would be interested to hear others views

Thanks

Gary
Posted by Peter Cairns on January 25, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Works for me Gary - excellent.

Pete
Posted by Robert Lawrence on January 25, 2009 at 3:03 PM
I like it. When looking at these enviro shots I always try to imagine an article or a book on the subject and then think how boring that book would become if all images of the subjects were close ups and portraits. We need variety and this fits the bill admirably in my opinion.
Robert
Posted by Rob Chace on January 25, 2009 at 3:13 PM
Gary,
Wasn't sure if it was a bit too enviro to start with, but the more i look at it, the more i like it.
The side light makes it for me.... :toast:
Regards
Rob
Posted by Edwin kats on January 25, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Yep, works for me. I think this is excellent.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Justin on January 25, 2009 at 4:06 PM
A thumbs up from me too.
:toast:
Posted by Craig Churchill on January 25, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Very Nice,nice enviro shot!!

Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Posted by Nigel Blake on January 25, 2009 at 4:36 PM
And a thumbs up from me too..... for me it always works to see a bird and how it interacts with where it lives.
I had a good day with Barn Owls yesterday, but right up the lenshood stuff.... and I actually went out to photograph (better not put shoot) 2 American bombers at Mildenhall.
Posted by Ray on January 25, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Very atmospheric, an excellent shot which works really well.
Posted by eric weight on January 26, 2009 at 1:09 AM
Nice comp and I think it is definitely better to leave the owl small than to try and blow it up to a size that the camera' resolution can't sustain as we see so often. Robert's comment is bang on. I like to try for a range of shots on a species from the enviro like this to the close ups like Andy Astbury's avatar. That way you can build a good story and a portfolio that covers all aspects of your subject.
Good decision.
:toast: Eric
Posted by Gary Beers on January 26, 2009 at 4:42 AM
Thanks for the kind comments everyone - made my day :jump:
Posted by Danny Green on January 26, 2009 at 4:51 AM
Cracking shot Gary :toast: :toast:

Danny :wavey:
Posted by PhilH on January 26, 2009 at 6:39 AM
Yes agree... the enviro approach is very good...

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Gary Beers on January 26, 2009 at 9:59 AM
Thanks Danny and Phil!
Posted by Rob Ashton on January 26, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Superb Gary. It will look good printed big too.

Rob :toast:
Posted by A.R.D on January 26, 2009 at 1:25 PM
Hi

I like this image.

It gives me the feeling of being out there on a cool winters day.

Very nice.

Regards
Posted by John Chapman on January 26, 2009 at 3:10 PM
I like this Gary :toast:
Posted by Gary Beers on January 27, 2009 at 5:22 AM
Thanks everyone!
Posted by Mark Sisson on January 27, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Hi Gary,

Very nice and well seen - shows you don't always have to wait for your subject to be on top of you !!

Love the light on the owl especially though - it's what makes the image work.

:toast:

Mark
Posted by Gary Beers on January 28, 2009 at 5:38 AM
Thanks Mark!