Posted by Major Gilbert on February 4, 2010 at 4:29 PM
D300S + 600mm AFS II f4 d. + 1.4 Conv.
1/250 @ f5.6.
ISO: 400.
Ex Comp -0.7EV.
WB: Aoto A2, 0.
Picture Control: Neutral.
Contrast -1.
This bird had the right idea in terms of saving energy.
Everytime the Barn Owl caught a prey item this bird swooped down and robbed it. It even followed the BO into a wood and after an almighty screem of victory appeared out of the side with goods on board.
Major.
Posted by Mike Andrews on February 4, 2010 at 5:07 PM
Perhaps a little too far out to the right, but a cracking shot coupled with an interesting storyline.
Great light on the bird, and the oof foliage breaks up the monotone sky nicely.
Alan
Posted by Tim Taylor on February 5, 2010 at 3:02 AM
They're bu**ers aren't they? Poor barnies. Lovely pic in good light and a watchful expression on his face.
Tim
Posted by John Chapman on February 5, 2010 at 5:05 AM
Hi Major , great capture and beautiful lighting. IMO just a tad too far to the right.
Posted by Kim Connolly on February 5, 2010 at 1:23 PM
Like this very much - well composed with an interesting background.
Posted by Philip Newman on February 5, 2010 at 2:12 PM
Lovely Kestrel indeed and like composition.
Posted by Craig Jones on February 5, 2010 at 7:01 PM
Yes the image tells the story Major,one I've seen so often recently with the cold snap,let the barney do all the work then rob him so for me it's a really good image in nice light
Discussion
8 replies1/250 @ f5.6.
ISO: 400.
Ex Comp -0.7EV.
WB: Aoto A2, 0.
Picture Control: Neutral.
Contrast -1.
This bird had the right idea in terms of saving energy.
Everytime the Barn Owl caught a prey item this bird swooped down and robbed it. It even followed the BO into a wood and after an almighty screem of victory appeared out of the side with goods on board.
Major.
Very nice Major.
Great light on the bird, and the oof foliage breaks up the monotone sky nicely.
Alan
Tim