Great Gray Owl Hunting.

This is the second frame after he/she left the perch and was aiming towards the grassy field.
Thanks for looking.



Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Manual Exposure
Tv 1/1250
Av 3.5
ISO 400
EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM

karl

no crits or nits for this image. i've never done any owl but seems like compare to india you people are having huge owls.

excellent flight shot this is. wish such a beautiful reddish bg.

Karl, this must be one of the best if not the best shot that I have seen of these owls. This is truly an over the top shot. Carmelo

Karl:

Face and head are great, lovely BG, nice sense of diving action. I would prefer a bit more room on the left if you have it.

What a wonderful opportunity.

Cheers

Randy

Karl,
This is the most amazing shot you have posted. I can feel the air blowing past my face as this guy swoops down. I love the "in your face" close-up feel of this shot. The BG compliments the owl. The IQ is excellent. I love his little rounded feet. What a keeper and one to hang on the wall! Do you have 5% more canvas on the right to give him a bit more room in front. Well done:5
Gail

A powerful image, Karl! Love the sharpness, that beautiful background, everything. Great work.

Hi Karl, you have absolutely nailed this to perfection. Superb detail on the face, and the eye stands out so well. Overall nice and sharp, and I do like that killer BG. Agree with Randy, a little more room on the left wont harm the image. Very well captured.

Very powerful image, Karl. Works well for me as presented.

So cool Karl. Great that you can really see the eye too.

I agree with all. I really like this "different" flight view. Very effective, congrats on getting a BIF of this species.

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Originally Posted by gail bisson

Karl,
This is the most amazing shot you have posted. I can feel the air blowing past my face as this guy swoops down. I love the "in your face" close-up feel of this shot. The BG compliments the owl. The IQ is excellent. I love his little rounded feet. What a keeper and one to hang on the wall! Do you have 5% more canvas on the right to give him a bit more room in front. Well done:5
Gail

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Thanks Gail, thank you all.
Here is one I added 0.3 inches to the front.

A verry good well detailed image I love the wing blur and the colours in the BG .
I prefer the original to the one with the canvas.

Wow this really is one of the best images I have seen of this species...The re post is excellent.

excellent details and a nice BG, good vire of the eye. I do like the hovering pose but I think a better wing position would add more drama to an image like this.

looks like he was really close (300mm naked) Did you gyus bait the owl?

Great capture! I really like the non-typical wing position! Really makes for a unique image!

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Originally Posted by arash_hazeghi

excellent details and a nice BG, good vire of the eye. I do like the hovering pose but I think a better wing position would add more drama to an image like this.

looks like he was really close (300mm naked) Did you gyus bait the owl?

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Thanks Arash.
Actually it wasn't howering, it was flying.
I'll post a downwing shot next time. I was very close, too close for a 300.
Personally I never feed raptors or owls. At that location nobody fed this owl, it was naturally hunting.
Some local people would have called the authorities, as the issued an order as well as the OPP.
No feeding at that location. (it's in the minddle of a small town)

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Originally Posted by Karl Egressy

Thanks Arash.
Personally I never feed raptors or owls. At that location nobody fed this owl, it was naturally hunting.
Some local people would have called the authorities, as the issued an order as well as the OPP.
No feeding at that location. (it's in the minddle of a small town)

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Thanks Karl, excellent work!

Wow ! Great capture. I do the the extra room version a bit better.

Excellent work overall, and specifically having focus on the face :)

You sure did get that eye sharp Karl! Congrats on a fine image!

Karl

Wonderful shot with excellent sharpness, composition and really liking the BG. I have yet to see one of these owls and am quite envious!!! Thanks for sharing this !

Mike

What a masterful capture, Karl. Love your OP the best, and love everything about it, colors, wing positions, detail, IQ. Excellent job!

Excellent flight shot Karl. The detail is just amazing, wonderful background, love the feet, and the repost feels much better.
Well done.

Excellent work Karl. I'm fine with the wing position too...in fact I like it. It is unique too. I wonder if the background colours could be a bit more muted to help the bird stand out a bit more?

Stick this on your wall and get it published!


Karl you might like a laugh...http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereven...hind_the_wheel

Awesome photo.

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Originally Posted by adrian dancy

Excellent work Karl. I'm fine with the wing position too...in fact I like it. It is unique too. I wonder if the background colours could be a bit more muted to help the bird stand out a bit more?

Stick this on your wall and get it published!


Karl you might like a laugh...http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereven...hind_the_wheel

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I sure had a laugh Adrian. Excellent capture, and thank you.

Karl,
Nice job with this one, I have enjoyed viewing this and all you recent Owl images of this special Bird!