Barn owl 3

Just starting to get some closer shots of Barny although this one is a 50% crop. It appears to be single and is roosting in a tree hole at the back of what is a new farm for me.

I am optimistic for the future here as the farmer and his young family are dead keen on their wildlife. His wife and daughter have joined me in the landy a couple of times to watch Barny in the late evenings and a framed print of it is hanging in their dining room.

1Dmk4 400 f2.8mk2@f4 ISO 800 1/2000 HH resting my elbow on my knee.

Bob

Nice work Bob but closer is what you need, some noise visible in the barnie.

Thanks Neil. Yes there is a little noise in the Barny which I took out of the BG. It was late in the day and HH ISO 800 was needed for a safe shutter speed

Bob

Bob

An image to be proud of, I'll be watching for more to come.

Beautiful shot, Bob. Hand holding a 400mmf2.8, how many Shredded Wheat did you have for breakfast

Andy...

Bob I love the soft light on the bird, excellent image

Keith.

Not bad for a lad
JR

There is no better way of conservation that I know of than making local people proud of their wildlife, doubly so if they are farmers. You are doing a great job there Bob, and I am sure the shots will only get better.

David

Cracking photo Bob. Good luck with your project with this one. Its good to hear you've got some good support from the landowner. A good relationship with them will do wonders and an oft neglected aspect of this game in the press.

oh so it does come out in the sun only 1 eh? Ive been wrong before, cracking classic pose and wonderful light

Looks like the waiting is bearing fruit Bob - shame you've had to crop as it has brought up a little noise as mentioned. PS., Have you applied any sharpening ?

Thanks guys.

Phil, I will arrange for some sun the next time

Graham, a mail on the way

Bob