Tyred Owl

Got a pair of youngsters just emerged at the back of the farm a few days ago. They are starting to get used to us being there but as yet they will only let us get close when they are sat on a pile of old tyre's.

Just back from a cracking evening with two young foxes that Graham and I found over the weekend so look out for a post by Graham and some good stuff on his blog

1Dmk4 400 f2.8mk2 with a 1.4mk3. 1/800 ISO320 f7.1 pipe lagging on Landy window

Bob

Certainly was good light Bob - although strange that one night they are into everything and yet tonight, no show from all 4 ......

I still can't work out what makes young Little Owls tick ! They reallyare the most amusing birds to watch. I,ve got two left the nest now but they go back in when alarmed at something.I have pics of the adults on every conceivable perch in the farm yard
- but not on tyres. !! Oh yes I think I have one on an old tractor job.
Great stuff Bob.
I was loosing interest in photography and forums fast, but the Little Owls kept me going I reckon. The farmer is so helpful too so it proves there are some genuine folks around. There are also some ****holes too. - I could write a book on the subject ! -maybe I will

Aaaaaah he looks tyred, his legs must be all rubbery! I like the comp with the inclusion of so many tyres and of course the light is spot on! Cute little thing!

Nick.

Bob never seen one in a tyre sounds like an interesting project hope it all goes well, very nice work.

Keith.

Cracking stuff Bob, I reckon the light helped a bit too

Thanks guys.

JR, all my local farmers are extremely helpful with access, assistance and info. I have developed fantastic relationships with several of them over years and I regularly get invited to dinners and parties Recently I even got one of them to host the practical side of the scout photography badge for our local group

Of course it is a trade off as with most things. Doing the odd wedding for them, giving them pictures, doing shots for the various farms websites, free family portraits, horse & dog shots etc, etc

Bob

I see most of the tyre jokes have already been done, so I shall have to tread carefully An engaging subject in an unusual position.

David

Bob

A unique setting, producing a fine image. Unusual settings would make a great project I feel.

Must be a Goodyear for Little Owls this year .

The eyes really stand out in the different surroundings - and just shows how nature willingly adapts to the mess we humans leave behind us.