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Friday 16th January 2004, 03:07
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Barn owl, night shot
Another Barn Owl shot taken at night with flash, I am usually out 2/3 nights a week working on Owls, and the chances of photography take some patience and perseverance, again it payed off well.
This was using the car as a hide, as usual it is the result of many weeks of watching where the Owl likes to hunt and where its favoured perches are, then just puting in the time to be set up in the right place for the moment to occur. It is in an area on the edge of town that has some artificial lighting, but I did use a lamp to aid (manual) focusing. 1/200th sec at f11, auto ttl flash An Old thread that I had not replied to for some reason http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=2997 An Old thread that I had not replied to for some reason, But thanks to those who made nice comments, in the case of the flight shots, just using natural cover, staying still and blending in by wearing drad clothing is all thats needed, of course prior observation of the birds habits are necessary, it will take days of frequent visits to get the opportunties to happen. I made little squeaky pishing noises to get the birds attention when it came near, it is possible to 'call' Barn Owls in by doing this.
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Friday 16th January 2004, 05:05
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Wow!!
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Friday 16th January 2004, 06:13
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Nigel,
Another of your brilliant shots. So often I hear folks say something like "boy, he must have a great camera". I know that it is not the equipment that gets these results. Thanks for posting it.
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Friday 16th January 2004, 08:01
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Superb... it should be in the database!
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Friday 16th January 2004, 10:42
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Gorgeous Nigel - will it be available to buy in due course?
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Friday 16th January 2004, 11:38
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Hi Elizabeth
Many thanks and Yes, all the pictures on my site (and those that aren't) are available as prints.
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Friday 16th January 2004, 13:41
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WOW! Just beautiful!
And look at those talons! What a last sight for some rodent!
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Friday 16th January 2004, 18:54
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Very nice indeed!
I like the way the bird appears to be leaning forward to try to get a better view of YOU! I have 'your best photo ever' (the Barn mantling prey) as my current screensaver. I see owls regularly, but this quality of image is outstanding, i am inspired to try to get some of my own. Keep them coming, Nigel. Stevie |
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Friday 16th January 2004, 20:34
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Great stuff Nigel.
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Friday 16th January 2004, 22:31
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Just Great Nigel.
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Friday 16th January 2004, 22:50
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Superb,Nigel,it is amazing the way one can look deep into the eyes of the owl,as though one was sitting directly in front of it.
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