Barred Owl on Target

[Bill Sharkey]

Used a 300mm f4 with my MkIII to grab this guy at 1/1000, f5.6, at ISO 640 and handheld. Thanks to Mao for loaning me his lens ... :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2556/4173136476_a902b4494b_o.jpg

Thanks for looking :)

Bill

[Ray Rozema]

Fabulous image. Can you give the details of circumstances? Thanks Ray

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Cool pose, good sharpness, soft light and interesting BG. I only find it a bit tight in the frame.

[Arthur Morris]

Any mice or voles around?

[Ramon M. Casares]

Stunnnig shot, perfect pose, light, and simply outstanding BG IMO. A tad more saturation could help I think.
Congratulaiutons!

[arash_hazeghi]

very nice eye contact and flight pose. TFS

[Ed Cordes]

Love the in your face pose with the great eye contact. I agree about being tight and needing a tad more sat.

[Krijn Trimbos]

Gorgeous owl, great flight pose, beautiful BG. Excellent shot!

[Mike Veltri]

Wonderful shot Bill, the 300 f/4 is a good choice in the woods. Nice and light and sharp, as your image shows.

[Brian Barcelos]

A little late posting here but this is a magnificent image Bill. BG perfectly shows his environment and tack sharp. Those huge black eyes are gorgeous and I love the wing position. Congrats

[Bill Sharkey]

Thanks to everyone for your helpful comments :)

Bill