Little Owl and long thing ! + pic of set up.

Little Owl (Male)
Still from the first nights session. Pity the worms end is a bit soft but it just went back and forth like a pendulum when he landed. Surprised I got anything at those shooting conditions.
I waited and waited for it to steady but he was off to the chicks before it stopped swaying.
I've got the female started on mealworms so should get some outside perchers when the young have gone which may even be already.
D200
Sigma 100-300
800ISO
50th sec @f5
About 70% of frame.
Levels in CS3 CRIKEY !!

Cheers
JohnR

Lovely picture John.I love the worm...
Frederic

Superb John..... insanely jealous (CS3 eh)

fantastic thats all to say

Thanks people.
Just lucky finding it that's all.
Frederick - Good in a stew eh ?
Cheers
JohnR

Absolutely superb John!! You...CS3??? Wow!!

Another corker!

Fran

Top draw Mr Robinson, I agree with the above comments, the worm makes the shot!!

Never realised just how long the Little Owls legs were and just how big their feet are.

Andy...

Stunning clarity John!
Paul.

All been said already John


Lovely shot stunning detail and a worm to boot

These are getting better John, can't wait for the next one

Thanks . Here's the set up . A couple of you have asked for a description. Hope the mods don't mind.
Cheers
JR

Echo all of above. Stunning image and stunning set-up.

Respect.
Cracking image and the set up.,,,,,,, well I'm staggered

WOW! CS3 and climbing around like a bearded macaque..! Nice work John. Can I suggest you put some more board behind the perch to help remove the shelf line from the frame..?

I just love your set-ups and what you put yourself through to get these great shots..

Brett

Thanks again.
Brett- You can see there's a story here. It's a pasting board placed on the ledge. I didn't realise there was a door below that was used and the farmers wife (80 odd ) nearly had it on her head.. Its now been "adjusted "
Cheers
John
PS
Just realised - with CS3 I can even remove the building !!!
In fact tonight I moved the perch for that very reason. All will be revealed !

Fantastic shot, John. Thanks for sharing your set up too.

Just brilliant!

Brilliant John. I'd not be allowed to have this in our living room

Good stuff.

But I don't think your portrait shot was taken from the setup you show.

The UKNP Troll

Thanks again.
David - L.
Think what you like - in fact pop over and show me where it was taken from.
I'd really like to know.
It's comments like yours that are just the kind of encouragement folks need on here. Thanks a lot.
JohnR

Excellent images of the owl and set-up. Just one question, How do you fit into that hide? It looks a bit cramped to me.

David
I'm a short bloke
In fact Frederick says I'm a short bottom.
Cheers
JohnR

LoL John.....

Well I can see where the owl was perched when you took this.....

Great shot John and fascinating set up. The hide does look small and in a somewhat precarious position - looks as though you need to replace some of the masking tape!