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nigelblake · Monday 17th February 2003, 20:41

Just extending my thanks to all who have left such kind comments on my images in the gallery.

Nigel

I have been with that Barn Owl again today!

LuBird · Monday 17th February 2003, 20:48

It is a beautiful pic Nigel. I must try harder to observe an Owl in real life here in PA. Owls certainly are majestic. The face and the wingspan look almost too perfect to be real.

Reader · Monday 17th February 2003, 20:51

Is that bird attached to you by a string. I find it hard to find them any time and yet see them almost on a daily basis.

BTW super shot, but you know that any way don't you?

Raydes · Monday 17th February 2003, 20:57

Hi Nigel

Your work always freezes me in the positive way.
I have been admiring your pictures first on bird pix and now also here.
They are always amazing.
I am not so much in replying to every thread but follows very much on the background and enjoying all the nice work from all the photographers.

Very nice work.
I wish I can ever produce some pictures half as good as yours.

Booga · Monday 17th February 2003, 21:02

Excellent capture..........are you sure you haven't sold your soul to the devil in return for this amazing talent? Should we call you Faustus from now on!

Keep it up

nigelblake · Monday 17th February 2003, 21:05

Whoops this has backfired a bit, I just wanted to say thanks and leave a picture as a thankyou gesture, and not generate lots more compliments, many thanks indeed.
Nigel

***Steve*** · Monday 17th February 2003, 21:10

Nigel, I was wondering if you would be so kind as to sign my cap on sunday, if I can fight my way through the mob?

Meantime get yer rarities in the Gallery

bcurrie · Monday 17th February 2003, 22:07

Well, Nigel, you take good photos, so we are all just giving credit where credit is due. I'm with John J., how do you see owls seemingly so frequently, and in relatively good light (I know you work with the light, but still...).

nigelblake · Monday 17th February 2003, 22:29

Owls are very sedentary birds and habitually hunt the same area, so it is just a matter of being observant to find them in the first place and then puting the time and effort into going back to the same site and waiting for them to show. I do see Owls every day but it is because I go looking for them, three weeks ago I finally managed to see all the 5 British species (wild) in a day, it has taken me ages to do this but I have had 4 out of 5 many times.

Today whilst doing the Barny I had a Short-eared land in the grass in front of where I was concealed it was about 6 metres away and to close for my 600mm which was fitted at the time. I will post the pic in the gallery in a mo.

Nigel

paula · Monday 17th February 2003, 23:29

Lovely picture Nigel, You make it sound so easy but one must not forget the dedication that goes into shots like that.
Not as simple as just turning up somewhere and hoping that an owl is going to come and sit next to you.
You are a wizzard though!

Tuesday 18th February 2003, 00:00

Ok that owl is really following you and that lens (600mm ) is it a prime lens?

Fantastic photo and well I simply run out of words.. and you are welcome!(that is for your thank you note to all of your MOB!)

nigelblake · Tuesday 18th February 2003, 00:04

Hi Gaye, yes it is a prime lens, and that swedish proverb is 'spot on'.

Chuck A Wulla · Tuesday 18th February 2003, 00:10

Just saw the shot you had to "make do" with a close up. I think I would have politely lied and said I was trying for that one. That's a great shot.

dylan · Tuesday 18th February 2003, 19:03

Nigel, I would be worried if I were you. I figure you may have forum members following you around to photograph YOU for the new photo competition!

nigelblake · Tuesday 18th February 2003, 19:05

They have to find me first! Cammo the art of invisibility!!!!!!!!

dylan · Tuesday 18th February 2003, 19:08

Easy to find you, find an Owl then follow it

Monday 17th February 2003, 20:41	#1
nigelblake don't re member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 3,975	A big thankyou Just extending my thanks to all who have left such kind comments on my images in the gallery. Nigel I have been with that Barn Owl again today! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Nigel Blake website www.nigelblake.co.uk blog http://ngbdigital.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/nigelblake/ Support the Vulcan http://www.tvoc.co.uk/

Monday 17th February 2003, 20:51	#3
Reader Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Coventry Posts: 5,164	Is that bird attached to you by a string. I find it hard to find them any time and yet see them almost on a daily basis. BTW super shot, but you know that any way don't you? __________________ Visit my web site. http://www.coventrybirder.co.uk/

Monday 17th February 2003, 20:57	#4
Raydes Dinosaur in action Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 208	Hi Nigel Your work always freezes me in the positive way. I have been admiring your pictures first on bird pix and now also here. They are always amazing. I am not so much in replying to every thread but follows very much on the background and enjoying all the nice work from all the photographers. Very nice work. I wish I can ever produce some pictures half as good as yours. __________________ See them flying shoot them flying Raymond De Smet Boom,Belgium

Monday 17th February 2003, 21:02	#5
Booga Wil Wilson Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 268	Excellent capture..........are you sure you haven't sold your soul to the devil in return for this amazing talent? Should we call you Faustus from now on! Keep it up __________________ Take care Wil

Monday 17th February 2003, 21:05	#6
nigelblake don't re member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 3,975	Whoops this has backfired a bit, I just wanted to say thanks and leave a picture as a thankyou gesture, and not generate lots more compliments, many thanks indeed. Nigel __________________ Nigel Blake website www.nigelblake.co.uk blog http://ngbdigital.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/nigelblake/ Support the Vulcan http://www.tvoc.co.uk/

Monday 17th February 2003, 20:48	#2
LuBird Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 284	It is a beautiful pic Nigel. I must try harder to observe an Owl in real life here in PA. Owls certainly are majestic. The face and the wingspan look almost too perfect to be real.

Monday 17th February 2003, 21:10	#7
*Steve* Registered user Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Uk Posts: 32 My location	Nigel, I was wondering if you would be so kind as to sign my cap on sunday, if I can fight my way through the mob? Meantime get yer rarities in the Gallery __________________ http://www.birdforum.net

Monday 17th February 2003, 22:07	#8
bcurrie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 979	Well, Nigel, you take good photos, so we are all just giving credit where credit is due. I'm with John J., how do you see owls seemingly so frequently, and in relatively good light (I know you work with the light, but still...). __________________ Brian

Monday 17th February 2003, 22:29	#9
nigelblake don't re member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 3,975	Owls are very sedentary birds and habitually hunt the same area, so it is just a matter of being observant to find them in the first place and then puting the time and effort into going back to the same site and waiting for them to show. I do see Owls every day but it is because I go looking for them, three weeks ago I finally managed to see all the 5 British species (wild) in a day, it has taken me ages to do this but I have had 4 out of 5 many times. Today whilst doing the Barny I had a Short-eared land in the grass in front of where I was concealed it was about 6 metres away and to close for my 600mm which was fitted at the time. I will post the pic in the gallery in a mo. Nigel __________________ Nigel Blake website www.nigelblake.co.uk blog http://ngbdigital.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/nigelblake/ Support the Vulcan http://www.tvoc.co.uk/

Monday 17th February 2003, 23:29	#10
paula Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Devon UK Posts: 306	Lovely picture Nigel, You make it sound so easy but one must not forget the dedication that goes into shots like that. Not as simple as just turning up somewhere and hoping that an owl is going to come and sit next to you. You are a wizzard though! __________________ paula http://www.wildlifeandphoto.net

Tuesday 18th February 2003, 00:00	#11
Gaye Horn Posts: n/a	Ok that owl is really following you and that lens (600mm ) is it a prime lens? Fantastic photo and well I simply run out of words.. and you are welcome!(that is for your thank you note to all of your MOB!)

Tuesday 18th February 2003, 00:04	#12
nigelblake don't re member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 3,975	Hi Gaye, yes it is a prime lens, and that swedish proverb is 'spot on'. __________________ Nigel Blake website www.nigelblake.co.uk blog http://ngbdigital.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/nigelblake/ Support the Vulcan http://www.tvoc.co.uk/

Tuesday 18th February 2003, 00:10	#13
Chuck A Wulla Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Indian Springs, Nevada Posts: 121	Just saw the shot you had to "make do" with a close up. I think I would have politely lied and said I was trying for that one. That's a great shot.

Tuesday 18th February 2003, 19:03	#14
dylan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Surrey Posts: 469	Nigel, I would be worried if I were you. I figure you may have forum members following you around to photograph YOU for the new photo competition!

Tuesday 18th February 2003, 19:05	#15
nigelblake don't re member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 3,975	They have to find me first! Cammo the art of invisibility!!!!!!!! __________________ Nigel Blake website www.nigelblake.co.uk blog http://ngbdigital.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/nigelblake/ Support the Vulcan http://www.tvoc.co.uk/

Tuesday 18th February 2003, 19:08	#16
dylan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Surrey Posts: 469	Easy to find you, find an Owl then follow it __________________ www.digidylan.co.uk

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