Thanks to Justin off this very forum, I'm now the proud, and somewhat nervous, owner of a D700.
I ventured out last evening to have a play with it, and this obliging Barn Owl decided it didn't mind being a photographic subject (I think it's a female?). It was a little far away, but I watched it listening intently for a few minutes before it shot down into the long grass. The grass was so deep it was completely out of sight before it emerged with this vole.
It went on to give it a through working over with its beak and talon, presumably to make sure it wouldn't be any trouble to eat!
It is quite a big crop, so a bit softer than I'd like and has had a fair bit of sharpening.
I never get bored of watching Barn Owls, and I feel lucky to have a population close by. :)
Hi Iain,
Looks like it hasn't taken long to get to grips with the new camera
A great subject to try out the camera on and a fine behavioural image it is too.
Thanks for the comments folks, all taken on board. You guys are great, the feedback is very valued!
Graham, if I think you're referring to what I think you are, the white dots are some kind of insect. They're like big mossies, and there are clouds of them buzzing over every living thing at the moment!
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6 repliesI ventured out last evening to have a play with it, and this obliging Barn Owl decided it didn't mind being a photographic subject (I think it's a female?). It was a little far away, but I watched it listening intently for a few minutes before it shot down into the long grass. The grass was so deep it was completely out of sight before it emerged with this vole.
It went on to give it a through working over with its beak and talon, presumably to make sure it wouldn't be any trouble to eat!
It is quite a big crop, so a bit softer than I'd like and has had a fair bit of sharpening.
I never get bored of watching Barn Owls, and I feel lucky to have a population close by. :)
Nikon D700, Sigma 300mm f2.8 + 1.4TC, 1/500s, ISO6400
Looks like it hasn't taken long to get to grips with the new camera
A great subject to try out the camera on and a fine behavioural image it is too.
I find the white spots behind the bird rather distracting which is a shame - what are they ?
Look forward to seeing more from the new purchase
Mark.G
a very nice shot and not too bad for a big crop and ISO 6400
Graham, if I think you're referring to what I think you are, the white dots are some kind of insect. They're like big mossies, and there are clouds of them buzzing over every living thing at the moment!