Another image of a series of shots taken the same time as the previous upload, this one is with him lit by the evening sun using different camera settings. This is a shot of Kaln the European Eagle Owl with landing gear down ready to land on a post in cover.
Good fun being out with the Owls & great fun trying to get some shots
D2X - Nikon 17-35mm @ 20mm (handheld) New lens experimenting with
ISO 200, F4, 1/1000sec
(c) in title for captive bred but not his fault.
This is a shot I am thinking about getting printed on canvas 20"x30" by John Mactavish. Looks detailed enough on the computer but would like to hear opinions/critiques regarding framing, positioning & colours.
Would prefer it to be something like conifers (anyone got a hedge you can chop the tops off ) that Kaln was landing into, but I guess most punters wouldn't be too bothered about that. I would try and get rid of the reddish building/roof/fence on the lower LHS though. Looks to be in excellent feather too
Impressive image with all the right elements.... I would prefer to believe that the bird was about to swoop on some poor rodent rather than coming in to land.....
As long as there is not a great deal of crop you should have no problem printing to the size you wish, particularly onto canvas (not my cup of tea) which hides some imperfections with its texture.
Would prefer a touch of separation between the owl`s feet and the foliage, but what a wonderful wingspread, and great light. Would love to see a big print!
Hi Vince,
Looks dramatic.
At the risk of losing a sale, I'd rather see it w/o the foliage behind the tail, just looks a little cluttered.
As to printing? I've included a shot to show you how it would come out after cropping.
As to canvas hiding some imperfections? I'll need to disagree on that one.
Vincent, this is a staggering photograph... the wingspread, the light, the sharpness. However, I would have to agree with above comments on the landing site. The flowers do not seem to suit the bird if you know what I mean. Conifers/pine, long grass, or nothing at all, just sky? But nothing should detract from this cracker though!
Wow a very impressive image with superb light and perfect flight position. A better environment (i.e. pine woods) would be a more natural image but I think anyone seeing this printed big is going to be blown away. I think you have just found your top selling image at the Barn Owl Centre.
As well as a canvas print I would suggest printing this on a nice fine art paper such as Somerset Velvet. A great paper for big enlargements that will be framed and put behind glass.
A couple of years ago a local one escaped from captivity and went to live on llkley Moor for a few weeks - there were reports in the local press of dog walkers coming off the moor terrified after an encounter. I can well understand now
This photo really has the wow factor in my opinion, it is true beauty and I am so envious!
I think the shot is just fine as it is, even with the roof of the building showing and the foliage behind the tail feathers. The owl is so stunning in itself, the position, the colouring, everything, just beautiful in my opinion.
Hello Vince
I would say it must be nearly commercially perfect, the normal visitor won't care less about BG etc, all they will want to see is the bird and that is spot on.
Although this will look fantastic printed big, don't forget that not too many people have big walls, so print some on A4 and then mount them and frame them yourself in a cheaper type frame (be warned though, frames can be silly prices, so shop around on the net.)
Best wishes
Phil
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13 repliesGood fun being out with the Owls & great fun trying to get some shots
D2X - Nikon 17-35mm @ 20mm (handheld) New lens experimenting with
ISO 200, F4, 1/1000sec
(c) in title for captive bred but not his fault.
This is a shot I am thinking about getting printed on canvas 20"x30" by John Mactavish. Looks detailed enough on the computer but would like to hear opinions/critiques regarding framing, positioning & colours.
Nicely timed shot.
Would prefer it to be something like conifers (anyone got a hedge you can chop the tops off
Beautiful - the composition, lighting, bird and sky are all near perfect!
David
As long as there is not a great deal of crop you should have no problem printing to the size you wish, particularly onto canvas (not my cup of tea) which hides some imperfections with its texture.
Looks dramatic.
At the risk of losing a sale, I'd rather see it w/o the foliage behind the tail, just looks a little cluttered.
As to printing? I've included a shot to show you how it would come out after cropping.
As to canvas hiding some imperfections?
Cheers,
John
Great shot and great timing, I think it would look good printed on a canvas and it will go down well at the centre.
Dan
A very impressive well timed shot, agree with the comments so far, it should make a fantastic print.
Regards
Wow a very impressive image with superb light and perfect flight position. A better environment (i.e. pine woods) would be a more natural image but I think anyone seeing this printed big is going to be blown away. I think you have just found your top selling image at the Barn Owl Centre.
As well as a canvas print I would suggest printing this on a nice fine art paper such as Somerset Velvet. A great paper for big enlargements that will be framed and put behind glass.
cheers
Sean
A couple of years ago a local one escaped from captivity and went to live on llkley Moor for a few weeks - there were reports in the local press of dog walkers coming off the moor terrified after an encounter. I can well understand now
John
I think the shot is just fine as it is, even with the roof of the building showing and the foliage behind the tail feathers. The owl is so stunning in itself, the position, the colouring, everything, just beautiful in my opinion.
Alison
I would say it must be nearly commercially perfect, the normal visitor won't care less about BG etc, all they will want to see is the bird and that is spot on.
Although this will look fantastic printed big, don't forget that not too many people have big walls, so print some on A4 and then mount them and frame them yourself in a cheaper type frame (be warned though, frames can be silly prices, so shop around on the net.)
Best wishes
Phil