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Dave Leroy
11-04-2009, 08:49 PM
The Short-eared Owl caught the vole and the male Northern Harrier thought he could take it away. Taken yesterday morning. It is a crop and perhaps lacks some detail. I thought the expression of the owl was worth posting. 50D, 500mm f/4 at f/5.6, 1/1500, ISO400, tripod. The little white thing off to the right is a feather, although I do not think any serious contact was ever made. Dave
Doug Brown
11-04-2009, 08:51 PM
That expression on the owl is priceless! Techs aside, you've captured some great action here.
arash_hazeghi
11-04-2009, 11:03 PM
Nice action, wish they were in sharp focus but these scenes happen so fast and you got only one shot at it. The upper bird is a Northern Harrier not a Hawk.
Harshad Barve
11-04-2009, 11:20 PM
image with loads of expressions and action
Super shot Dave ,
TFS
Betsie Storm
11-04-2009, 11:36 PM
I like the action and the owl's expression- well spotted and captured.
Desmond Chan
11-05-2009, 02:40 AM
So you were there, too, Dave ?!
I wasn't but I know somebody else was.
Nice action shot ! Agreed that the expression on that owl is priceless. Kind of a funny look :)
Kiran Poonacha
11-05-2009, 08:08 AM
wish for mors sharpness bhai, but Loved the action here and the owls eye contact puts it over the top.. congrats..
Dave Leroy
11-05-2009, 02:54 PM
Thanks for comments everyone. It was fun.
Hi Desmond. Yes a couple of us arrived a bit late but just in time to catch the action. I have seen these two tangle before. The owl is no slouch and had no apparent problem ditching the hawk. Hopefully one of tye other fellows has sharper shots. Dave
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