Barn Owl in Flight

[Simon Wantling]

I've been working on a Barn Owl project locally recently and this image represents some of my recent captures. These have to be one of my favourite birds and amazing to see on the wing. Hope you enjoy this image and comments always welcomed.

5dmk iii, 700mm, f5.6, ISO4000, 1/2000ss - processed in capture one and PS CC. Some noise reduction on background, levels and USM

[Karl Egressy]

Perfect shooting angle, nice pose and background.

[Marina Scarr]

What a lovely image of such a stunning owl! Killer BG and just the right wing position. Your comp is strong, and that one eye is riveting. Details looks great.

[Shawn Zierman]

Totally awesome. Love the emergent white owl coming from the darker background. So much color contrast used effectively. Size of subject in the frame is spot on. Exposure, focus, sharpness, details on the owl are all spot on.

[christopher galeski]

nice flight pose,great BG,pleasant light,love the eye.

[William Dickson]

Well done Simon, lovely capture. I have never seen a Barn Owl in my area, for a long time now

[Arthur Morris]

Bird, BKGR, EXP, wing position, image design, and IQ are all right on. As noted above :)

[Simon Wantling]

Hi all, Thank you very much for all the great comments. Really appreciate it.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Exceptionally beautiful and successful image Simon. Love how this gorgeous bird stands out against the dark bg. Nice sharp details and pose. Great work!

[John Robinson]

All been said. Excellent!
JohnR