Snowy Owl

[John Harper]

Hi There

Made one of my usual trips to the Hawk Conservancy Trust for some bird in flight photo opportunities.
As the winter season is now upon us they introduce some new birds to the display as the crowds are smaller and its not so much of a problem if it all does not go to plan.

I was especially pleased to have my first look at "Sweeney Todd" this years Snowy Owl chick making some passes in Reg's meadow. The sun was quite low down and with the last of the autumnal colours to the hedges and trees in the background I was able to catch a couple of shots i was pleased with.

John

EOS 1DMKIII EF 500 F4 ISO 640 1/1250 @ F4

http://www.portviewfitout.co.uk/sweeny-wingsdown.jpg

[James Salywoda]

Awesome looking bird and excellent colors in the background.

[Alfred Forns]

Love that wing position John !!! Awesome image !!!

[Lana Hays]

John
What a good looking boy.....and wonderful flight image. I'd say you're going to have some phenomenal images this year if this one's any indication.

[Maxis Gamez]

Amazing colors and contrast. Excellent work!

[Jason Searle]

awesome inflight, great capture

[Julie Kenward]

Beautiful BIF image! I would suggest cloning or blurring the one or two pieces of grass at the LRC - it's just a hair distracting at the edge of the frame.

[Raymond Barlow]

awesome shot!! amazing how long their wings are.

[Fabs Forns]

One spectacular image!