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An Angel's Wings

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Posted by Billy Fairburn on June 13, 2009 at 5:52 PM
An Angel's Wings
Another barn owl shot from the other night. I'm really kicking myself about this one, as while the wings and tail are fine, the legs really aren't too sharp - I needed more depth of field. I thought I'd post it as an 'almost' shot, as it was what I had in my head at the time. I just have to hope the opportunity presents itself again!

420mm, 1/8000s (:eek:), f4, iso 400

thanks for looking

Billy :wavey:
Posted by Justin on June 13, 2009 at 6:21 PM
Love the way the light is coming through those wing and tail feathers. The unsharp legs don't bother me in the slightest, I wouldn't have even noticed if you hadn't mentioned it. I'm undecided about the rear view though.
:cool:
Posted by Billy Fairburn on June 14, 2009 at 1:46 AM
Thanks Justitn. At this size the legs are fine, but at a larger size the lack of sharpness and detail is a bit disconcerting - especially as they are bang in the middle of the frame! Thanks for the comment
Posted by Scott Tilley on June 14, 2009 at 2:23 AM
Agree with Justin, really shows the detail and shape to the wings.

Scott :smile:
Posted by Tom Smit on June 14, 2009 at 2:53 AM
I like al the details in this backlight shot (or is it frontlight).
At this size the legs are not disturbing to me.
:toast: :toast:
Posted by Major Gilbert on June 14, 2009 at 4:04 PM
Its different Billy and its always nice to see something beyond the norm. I may have positioned the bird slightly more of centre perhaps to give it a bit more appeal. :toast:

Major.