Flying Barn Owl

D2X's + 600mm AFS II + 1.4 conv.
1/200 @ f6.3
ISO 400.
Ex Comp - 0.7EV.
Adobe rgb.
Started to have a go at a few more flight shots of late having struggle on several occasions with locking on to the subject.
Had realised that the connection between lens convertor and camera body was a bit sloppy. This weekend I decide to look closer only to find that my convertor was falling to bits.
Fitted my other 1.4 and things began to work slightly better.
Little tip for anybody not knowing you can use nail varnish in place of lock tite.Miniture screwdriver set finally made its debut and all is back to normal.

Major.

I'm getting quite jealous with all these barn owl shots lately

This is one in particular might be my favourite so far! I love the colours and tones throughout the image, all very complimentary of one another with the owl standing out nicely. I also like the oof grass as it instantantly gives you a sense of the enviroment. A minor nit might be to see the owl slightly more to the left of frame but I still think its a fantastic shot as is

Thats a cracker . Bit more canvas right maybe ?
No big deal though .
I don't know how you do this at 800mm etc etc. You must shake less than me,

PS I use nail varnish where it should be used !
( That should increase my comments rating a bit !! )
Cheers
John

I wont turn my back on you then John.
D2x;s + 600 + 1.4 = 850 + crop factor somewhere over 1000. and it does take some getting used to. A lot are not sharp.

Major.

That's really excellent Major, especially the dark bgd. I'm up there in a couple of weeks and I'd be pleased to get one anywhere near as good as this (half as good would do, knowing my usual performance with any sort of owl!).

Dave

Apart from the nits which you already knew about, it is still an excellent capture.

Nice work Major, I did wonder why you posted more perched shots than flight

Tony

Oh thats nice Major another belting Barn Owl shot.

Danny

Great shot, Major

Simon

Very nice Major and great tip for the nail varnish...I had exactly the same problem with my 400/5.6 - tightened a few tiny screws and all was well again.

Another super image and I'd go along with the comments of having a bit more space to the right as it does seem a touch central (very minor nit picking though as I would love to have something like this).
Robert

Superb Major, really very nice indeed, just love the colour and tones on this one. Some nice stuff coming out of your neck of the wood an thanks for sharing.

Brett

Nice work especially considering the amount of extra glassware.

Great shot with nice background. Like the fact the grass heads are prominent as it gives a more natural feel. Amazing to get it so sharp at 1/200th sec - none of mine worked as slow as this!
Dave

Lovely lighting lifts this up another notch for me Major - well done indeed and worth persevering for.

Mark

Very nice Major, like the inclusion of environment and the almost purplish hues to the background. Great result considering the challenges in getting something like this.