Posted by Paul Ashton on February 15, 2009 at 2:30 PM
After several weeks of observation I chose my spot. Three hours later the sun came up and this wonderful bird chose just the right place. A dream fulfilled.
Quite unfazed by the camera he hung around for ten minutes.
Satisfaction in proportion to effort. I'll be happy for weeks
1D3 500mm ISO800 1/400 f6.3
Posted by Mark Hamblin on February 15, 2009 at 2:42 PM
Well planed and executed. I like the lighting.
Cheers,
Mark
Posted by Liam Pauling on February 15, 2009 at 3:09 PM
Lovely shot, the lighting is perfect!!
Posted by Jeroen Stel on February 15, 2009 at 4:11 PM
Great shot Paul! Well done choosing this spot and very original approach with that backlight.
Well done!
Lighting doesn’t look quite right to me. It is obviously back lit, but there is good definition/lighting camera side of the owl, particularly evident if you look at the perch, no evidence of any shadows.
Still an excellent shot, I particularly like the pose of the owl.
Posted by Rob Howard on February 15, 2009 at 4:45 PM
Hi Paul,
Your patience has been rewarded!! Could do with a little more USM for me. Also it's a she not a he ( you can tell by the spots down her flank).
Watch out!!!! Once you start watching these magnificent birds you are hooked!! I'm sure they will give you a great Summer.
Discussion
9 repliesQuite unfazed by the camera he hung around for ten minutes.
Satisfaction in proportion to effort. I'll be happy for weeks
1D3 500mm ISO800 1/400 f6.3
Cheers,
Mark
Well done!
Greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Still an excellent shot, I particularly like the pose of the owl.
Your patience has been rewarded!! Could do with a little more USM for me. Also it's a she not a he
Watch out!!!! Once you start watching these magnificent birds you are hooked!! I'm sure they will give you a great Summer.
Regards
Rob
PS I did get your email, so WELL DONE !!!!
Bob.