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Short Eared Owl

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20 replies
Posted by Karen Summers on February 22, 2010 at 1:54 PM
Spent the weekend waiting and watching these beauties.It was very exciting to me as I have never seen one before,also very frustrating as they didn t come close enough for me to get the quality shot I would have liked.But I hope to improve on the ones I did get and hopefully get them nearer as I had to crop a bit more than I would have liked.At least I had some lovely light.So fingers crossed for next time.

Canon 50D,Canon 500f4L + 1.4 convertor,ISO 400,f5.6,1/500



Posted by Paul Rosser on February 22, 2010 at 1:58 PM
I've only seen one of these lovely creatures, and hope to capture some images this year! If I get any like this, I'll be a happy boy! well done Karen.
Regards,
Paul. :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Bronia Klima on February 22, 2010 at 2:09 PM
Beautiful shot Karen love the colours, good light and detail on bird ,and eye,
Bronia
Posted by Edwin kats on February 22, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Bird looks a bit soft but I had to find a nit because I'm just very envious :biggrin:

Well done. Just keep on trying. You will get the shot you want.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Craig Churchill on February 22, 2010 at 2:25 PM
I know how difficult these guys are to photograph,so well done,lovely lighting and those eyes!!!

Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk :toast:
Posted by Andrew Parkinson on February 22, 2010 at 2:35 PM
Hi Karen

I echo Ed's nits but otherwise spot on. A touch more USM should make it pop.

Beautiful

Andy
Posted by jack chapman on February 22, 2010 at 2:44 PM
lovely colours, haven't had any luck with these this winter so very jealous
Posted by John Robinson on February 22, 2010 at 2:52 PM
Good stuff.
Nits cpovered.
JohnR
Posted by Liam Pauling on February 22, 2010 at 2:56 PM
Great shot Karen, looking forward to more!

:toast:
liam
Posted by Karen Summers on February 22, 2010 at 3:44 PM
thanks everyone I know it could maybe do with a bit more of a sharpen etc but with the crop didn't want to do to much else to it maybe I could have got away with a tad more
Posted by Craig Jones on February 22, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Beautiful light and composition,stunning birds these are,just needs a little sharpening,no big deal though Karen :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Karen Summers on February 22, 2010 at 5:09 PM
cheers Craig :wink:
Posted by Andy Snape on February 22, 2010 at 5:23 PM
Nice comp and lovely light, like it a lot Karen :wavey:
Posted by David Kjaer on February 22, 2010 at 5:31 PM
Hi Karen

Nits covered - nice one!

David :toast:
Posted by Ian Macdermott on February 22, 2010 at 6:02 PM
Very nice shot Karen :toast:

Nits covered
Posted by John Chapman on February 23, 2010 at 3:58 AM
Hi Karen, this is beautiful. :toast:
Posted by Mark Davies on February 23, 2010 at 4:04 AM
Nice one.Keep on returning I'm sure the image you are after will arrive.
Posted by David Sewell on February 23, 2010 at 5:01 AM
Nits covered, lovely shot.

David
Posted by Mark Green on February 23, 2010 at 11:39 AM
great capture.. I dont know if its my monitor.!! is there a slight magenta cast..

:toast:
Mark.G
Posted by Karen Summers on February 23, 2010 at 11:43 AM
must be your monitor Mark nothing done to it only sharpened that was the light how it was
Posted by Paul Hobson on February 25, 2010 at 10:04 AM
Nice one Karen, love the colours, keep at it, patience rewards

Paul