Camera Model Canon EOS-1D X
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 4000
Auto ISO Speed ON
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x III
Focal Length 700.0mm
AF area select mode AF Point expansion:top/bottom/left/right
A few weeks back I managed a few images in poor light, I have been back a few times but still have not had any luck, weather looks very poor for the forthcoming week too so I reckon it will be a while before I stand a chance of getting decent conditions.
12-13-2015, 10:01 AM
Richard Gollar
Awesome shot I really like this
12-13-2015, 10:06 AM
Giovanni Frescura
I like this shoot
But the bkgr is , for me too much smoothly blurred
12-13-2015, 11:34 AM
keith mitchell
Keep up the good work Jon I'm sure it will work out for you, in the mean time I would be very pleased with this, think you have done very well.
Never tried auto ISO I will now.
Keith.
12-13-2015, 01:45 PM
Stu Bowie
Hi Jon, this incoming angle has certainly given us a great view of the face - love that stare from those eyes. We also have a good view of the far wing, well exposed, and overall, the Owl is separated from your grassy BG nicely. Well captured.
12-13-2015, 01:51 PM
Mike Poole
Great stare from the eyes Jon, I like the pose you've caught. Have you used much NR, seems a little un-natural in the BG, but you have lovely details on the face. Frightening what can be achieved at such high ISOs these days with good technique.
Mike
12-13-2015, 04:38 PM
gail bisson
I would be thrilled to have this image in my files.
I quite like the BG and love the way the owl pops against it.
Eyes really draw you in.
Only improvement to be made was out of your control- ie. better near wing position in that the tail didn't merge with the wing,
Gail
12-13-2015, 09:26 PM
Karl Egressy
Excellent flight shot, Jon. The background is awesome.
12-14-2015, 06:16 AM
Jonathan Ashton
Thanks for the feedback everyone, I did use some NR, I used Topaz denoise on the medium setting - maybe a lighter setting would have been adequate.
12-14-2015, 08:02 AM
Joseph Przybyla
Beautiful bird, nicely shown... A beauty Jonathan, thank you for sharing.
12-15-2015, 12:36 AM
David Salem
One of your best owl images. Love those eyes. Well done
12-15-2015, 10:28 AM
David Cowling
Great capture Jonathan under difficult conditions. I like this a lot and look forward too seeing more in better light.
