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Short eared owl

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Posted by jack chapman on February 16, 2009 at 5:38 AM
Short eared owl
at least it is with a magnifying glass it is, not sure why i'm posting this directly above Phil's shot but i've just spent the last two days in a hide getting very cold and this is as much as i have to show for it.
Spent the whole of saturday there hoping to catch the morning and evening shifts, unfortunately the owls had forgotten to tell me the morning shift was off. Still had a magical 15 minutes when they did turn up in the evening, this is about as close as one got. Then on sunday having learnt my lesson from the day before arrived around 1 and stayed for 5 hours with no sightings at all. Then on top of that the long cycle rides there and back with camera, hide, chair and tripod so all in all a very rewarding weekend. :biggrin:
can't wait to get back but unfortunately have a lot of work at the moment

40D + 300mm F4L + 1.4 extender
1/320 @ f5.6
ISO 640
FULL FRAME
Posted by David J Slater on February 16, 2009 at 5:43 AM
Know just how you feel, always seems to happen to me with these birds as well. I don't think you see many full framers of SEOs, most folk can't resist a sneaky crop, so well done for resisting here!

Dave
Posted by John Robinson on February 16, 2009 at 6:13 AM
I admire the work you have put in. (Reminds me of my youth !! ) Well done, and the photos at the end aren,t just what its all about.
JohnR
Posted by Liam Pauling on February 16, 2009 at 6:50 AM
I really like this, the eyes are amazing. I know what its like to have to cycle to places, lovely website btw you have a lovely selection of images.
Posted by Dave Bartlett on February 16, 2009 at 8:25 AM
I'm sure the effort will pay off in the end. I like the piercing eyes too.

Dave
Posted by PhilH on February 16, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Jack,

They are very frustrating and it can easily become obsessive.... I really like this image, shows a typical habitat and as such I think it is saleable...

Both times I have been out to a site where they can be seen virtually all day I have only managed two images, keep at it and I'm sure you will be duly rewarded....

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Nigel Blake on February 16, 2009 at 10:22 AM
I like this too; whilst it's not a frame-filler it tells a story of the habitat and habits of SEO's.
Posted by Dave Courtenay on February 16, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Any SEO image is a good'un - Doesn't need to be big in the frame

Dave :toast:
Posted by Ian Cook on February 16, 2009 at 3:25 PM
have to admit to being a major fan of these beauties, and can understand the time and effort put in to get any image or even a sighting, nice catch :)
Posted by Justin on February 16, 2009 at 4:08 PM
I like it Jack and good luck with any future visits. :toast:
Posted by Ray on February 16, 2009 at 4:10 PM
It will be all the sweeter when it all comes together.

Still a nice capture, and an image to treasure if only for the memories.
Posted by Major Gilbert on February 16, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Well I think its as you see it sometimes its a good effort and a reward for your efforts Jack. :toast:

Major
Posted by Ian Mason on February 16, 2009 at 7:02 PM
My first SEO shot was a very distant one sitting on a post and I still treasure it. Keep at it and your pulse will be racing sooner or later.
Posted by Magnus Hird on February 17, 2009 at 3:57 AM
Its still a nice shot Jack, small or not. The setting tells us about SEOs. Know exactly what you mean about the frustrations but it will all come good sometime - I think you're in a similar boat to me in that the more frustrating part is the limited opportunity to get out there rather than the hours where nothing happens. Keep going :smile: