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Barn owl in enviroment

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Posted by Mark Green on February 7, 2009 at 7:56 AM
Barn owl in enviroment
Spent the morning with Eric, we got to see a fair amount, but lots in the distance. But the local Barn Own decided to come out it was fantastic to watch.
this is My first half decent barn owl pic taken this morning, looks like he had lunch. :-),
C&C


D300
200-400@400mm
F7.1
ISO500
1/800th
Posted by Edwin kats on February 7, 2009 at 9:54 AM
Abslotely amazing. I really really like this one.

Well done,

Edwin Kats
Posted by Simon Litten on February 7, 2009 at 10:42 AM
My favourite sort of shot - tells you so much more about the subject than a frame filling shot. Excellent!


Simon
Posted by F.DESMETTE on February 7, 2009 at 12:02 PM
This is a VERY nice picture. I like this a lot!
Frederic
Posted by stewart canham on February 7, 2009 at 1:15 PM
That's a very fine shot well done,its some times better to be further away...
Stewart.....
Posted by Lee Newman on February 7, 2009 at 1:19 PM
A cracking image Mark. Very nice shot of the bird in it hunting grounds. The snow on the ground & the prey in the birds beak improves it further.

Lee
Posted by Vincent Jones on February 7, 2009 at 1:35 PM
A very special environment shot Mark with the added bonus of the vole. I also echo the above comments.

Brilliant :toast: :toast:
Posted by Ray on February 7, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Now this is something else, just bursting with atmosphere, an excellent shot timed to perfection. Nice one.
Posted by Tom Smit on February 7, 2009 at 2:40 PM
Also a great flight shot.
Also a lot about his environment and lunch.
:toast:
Posted by Bob Cox on February 7, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Beautiful shot, its nice to catch the wings as they go through that moth like point in their motion, the dark background makes it for me.
Posted by Andy Shepherd on February 7, 2009 at 4:59 PM


Top work Mark, a fine capture.

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Ian Mason on February 7, 2009 at 5:46 PM
This is just magical. It would have been great without the vole, but that makes it just incredible!
Posted by Gary Beers on February 8, 2009 at 5:39 AM
Nothing to add but my congratulations!
Posted by Rob Howard on February 8, 2009 at 6:36 AM
Hi Mark,

The dark BG and frosty conditions really make this a stunning shot for me. The Barn Owl really stands out in the image and the Vole is the icing on the cake. Also good to see that it is finding food in the harsh conditions.

Regards

Rob
Posted by David Kjaer on February 8, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Love everything about it!

David :toast: :toast:
Posted by PhilH on February 9, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Somehow missed this earlier...

Superb...

:toast: :toast: :wavey: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Danny Green on February 11, 2009 at 5:45 AM
Hello Mark

IMHO one of your best shots well done sir.

Danny :toast: :toast: