Posted by Paul Rosser on November 19, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Taken one evening last August, in lovely light, and in amongst some of the best company possible (thanks guys)! I hope you like this shot. If not please feel free to say why. All comments most welcome!!!
Canon 50D, Sigma 150-500mm lens.
Posted by John Robinson on November 19, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Great shot Paul
My only nit is - it's captive, Nothing wrog with that, but it will always take the edge of a shot of a wild Little Owl for example.
Not wanting to get into an ethical arguement about captive bird pics of course.
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Paul Rosser on November 19, 2009 at 6:42 PM
I appreciate you're comment and views John! I don't see many Birds like this where I live, so to take advantage of a possible 'shoot' is an opportunity too good to miss!!
Regards,
Paul.
Posted by Tim Munsey on November 20, 2009 at 3:36 AM
Yeah you can't miss an opportunity, it's classic shot, nice one.
Tim
Posted by Liam Pauling on November 20, 2009 at 4:17 AM
Great shot in amazing light, I like how it shows the owls camouflage probably why I have only seen one once!
Posted by Nigel Blake on November 20, 2009 at 4:33 AM
Its a nice shot, pose, expression etc looks good, the colour looks a bit warm & brownish to me.
You don't show the shutter, ISO, aperture used, but given that this was a captive bird it would have been worth stopping down a bit more and gaining some extra depth of field.
Agree with Nigel on this one Paul, the overall colour does look too warm, even for August light. If you go to Saturation and - it, plus - Hue it brings back the true colours I think, then go back and add a bit more Sat (sounds daft) I have done it, and I think it might be a better reflection of the original.
Posted by Fran French on November 20, 2009 at 12:27 PM
They make stunning subjects. I have never seen a wild bird so my only couple of images are of a captive one. Apart from the nits mentioned its an excellent picture. The setting really suits the subject.
Robert
Discussion
8 repliesCanon 50D, Sigma 150-500mm lens.
My only nit is - it's captive, Nothing wrog with that, but it will always take the edge of a shot of a wild Little Owl for example.
Not wanting to get into an ethical arguement about captive bird pics of course.
Cheers
JohnR
Regards,
Paul.
Tim
You don't show the shutter, ISO, aperture used, but given that this was a captive bird it would have been worth stopping down a bit more and gaining some extra depth of field.
Fran
Robert