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Posted by Nick Mckeown on June 2, 2012 at 10:53 AM
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Short eared owl on a post!

D7000 500mm f4 ISO 400 1/2500s at f8 handheld resting on a slightly wobbly post!

This gorgeous owl allowed me to slowly walk to within 15m of it whilst it was sat on a fence post. My legs started to tremble with the excitement and I had to breathe deeply to control my heart rate! The firts post of an amazing two weeks on Mull with the weather almost tropical.

All C+C warmly welcomed. :wavey:
Posted by keith mitchell on June 2, 2012 at 11:46 AM
Know how you felt Nick ,bet you are well pleased with this excellent capture.

Keith. :smile:
Posted by David Sewell on June 2, 2012 at 11:54 AM
Glad you had a good time, Nick, and I'll look forward to more to come. In the meanwhile this is a pretty good start.

David
Posted by John Robinson on June 2, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Thats about the nicest SEO I have seen Nick. Very natural.
I wonder about a slight rotation left ? I know the posts would lean but they do on there .
Great stuff.
JR
Posted by Neil Burton on June 2, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Very sweet shot.
Posted by Matt Cole on June 3, 2012 at 3:50 AM
A lovely shot Nick. I like the fence and the light and pose are great.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Bob Johnson on June 3, 2012 at 8:41 AM
Fabulous Nick and I look forward to more :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Graham Goddard on June 3, 2012 at 9:02 AM
Spot on Nick
Posted by PhilH on June 5, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Nice and love that you can see the 'ears'

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Oscar Dewhurst on June 5, 2012 at 2:17 PM
Lovely shot Nick, great light :toast: :toast:

Oscar :wavey:
Posted by Paul Whippey on June 7, 2012 at 5:01 PM
Really great photo Nick. Love the light and pose. :toast: :toast: :toast: