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Pygmy owl

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Posted by Rene de Heer on March 12, 2006 at 11:27 AM
Pygmy owl
I returned a few weeks ago from a 1 week winter trip to Northern Finland .We received a call that a Pygmy owl had taken up residence in a garden, near a bird feeder where it tried to catch voles that were eating seeds fallen from the birdtable.

After an hours drive, we ended up in the middle op no where, where we did find this owl.

Nikon D2X/Nikon 200-400/Gitzo 1325/Black Widow/Photoshop CS 2

Rene de Heer
Posted by Kevin Lewis on March 12, 2006 at 12:01 PM
now this is a wildlife shot :) Slightly aware of a vertical not being correct as the owl seems to be leaning
Posted by Peter Barritt on March 12, 2006 at 12:08 PM
Nice one Rene. Might consider losing the trunk altogether as it is such an ethereal shot, almost surreal. what a beautiful bird and great light.
Posted by Brian McGeough on March 12, 2006 at 12:10 PM
Look at those eyes fantastic, exposure looks spot on too :toast:

Cheers
Brian
Posted by Rene de Heer on March 12, 2006 at 12:11 PM
Thanks Peter, i have images of the owl without the trunk but i prefer these ones as i think the trunk adds to the habitat of this tiny owl, Its as large as a sparrow.
Rene de Heer
Posted by David Kjaer on March 12, 2006 at 1:36 PM
Hi Rene

I like it as it is - great shot!

David :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Chapman on March 12, 2006 at 3:35 PM
Hi Rene
what a cute bird. I just like everything about the picture.
John
Aberdeen
Scotland :toast: :toast:
Posted by Colin Pickett on March 12, 2006 at 3:45 PM
Hi Rene

I like the shot including the trunk, wonderful stuff.

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Paul Schröder on March 12, 2006 at 4:39 PM
Magic, I too would leave the trunk in. Fabulous shot.

Paul :toast: :toast:

NL/Rotterdam
Posted by Tom_W on March 12, 2006 at 6:42 PM
Very nice, and very different.
Posted by Dave Courtenay on March 13, 2006 at 3:16 AM
Hi Rene
Lovely shot,would leave as is,Would look good desaturated i.e black and white and just have the eyes in colour
Posted by Dave Courtenay on March 13, 2006 at 3:25 AM
Hope you dont mind but had a play
Posted by Niall Riddell on March 13, 2006 at 3:40 AM
Fantastic shot - very charismatic species.

Niall
Posted by John Chapman on March 13, 2006 at 4:41 AM
Hi Dave
I like the black and white.
John
Aberdeen :toast:
Posted by PhilH on March 13, 2006 at 6:21 AM
What a little beauty Rene, love it, would be pleased just to see one of these let alone get a fine image as well.

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Mark sellings on March 13, 2006 at 8:16 AM
yep, gorgeous shot - especially like the colours and composition - nice to see something unusual,

Mark
Posted by Christopher Wilson on March 13, 2006 at 8:38 AM
It's alright I suppose.
Still a man with more money than sense has to have something as a reward for freezing his ass off :wink:

Good to see you post again and another excellent image. The shot definately needs the trunk, not only does it add to the habitat but it anchors the composition.

Perhaps I little more contrast to really make it "pop".

Posted by Rob Chace on March 13, 2006 at 8:45 AM
Great as is Rene, well done.
Posted by writepic on March 13, 2006 at 9:15 AM

will this be the first post to get 20 comments????? go oooooooonnnnnnnnn......

yes definitely with the trunk. fantastic image. :toast:
Posted by Helge Sorensen on March 13, 2006 at 11:09 AM
Well here is no. 19. Absolutely great photo, Rene. I like how it's illuminated by the snow. I just 2 days ago so one of these for the first time myself - such an interesting bird! :toast:
Posted by Danny Green on March 14, 2006 at 5:37 AM
Hello Rene

I going to make it 20, beautiful picture of a beautiful Owl. Good stuff.

Danny Green