Barred Owl Air Strike - Part Deux

[Marina Scarr]

This is actually the third frame of the air strike series between the Barred Owl & the Red-shouldered Hawk. The frame which precedes this one is pretty much just a ball of feathers from the moment of impact with only the hawk's head visible. This was photographed as they separated from the impact. I decreased the SAT even more from the last posted frame.

Canon 1D3, Canon 70-200l F4 IS & 1.4 TC @ 280mm
F7.1, 1/1250sec, ISO 40, manual mode
Handheld


C & C always welcomed and much appreciated.


Marina Scarr
Florida Master Naturalist
www.marinascarrphotography.com

[Bill Jobes]

That is, Marina, one (a-hem) Striking Image !

You captured a spectacular moment, here.

[Karl Egressy]

This second image might even be better then the first. An other great action shot Mariana.

[Roman Kurywczak]

I just checked the other and I too prefer this one. Both are fantastic action and a great story!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Marina, I prefer this frame, as the owl in this is showing us how he has dominated the fight, and how his eyes are fixed on making sure that he's won the battle. In situations like this, Im sure you just kept the shutter firing, and get to choose the best action from your sequence.

[Satish Ranadive]

Marina:
Another action packed image.Excellent moment captured.Since you told us that it is from aerial combat series.Otherwise for me these are dancing poses.
Love the expressions of both birds.Rest as usual superb.

Regards,
Satish.

[arash_hazeghi]

one heck of a shot Marina! awesome

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Wow Marina, what a great capture!

[Robert Holguin]

Another superb shot!!!
I too like this one more than the previous one you posted.
I like the angles of the birds better.
Well done.

[Dennis Zaebst]

Very interesting action Marina...terrific sharpness, composition, and light. I'll have to check the other one out right away. I am wondering what happened in the end. I assume they both separated without serious injury?

[Richard Unsworth]

Terrific Marina - a World Class image for sure

[Petros Petrou]

Great action image. I like the open tallons of the birds and the Owl looking at the Hawk. Both images from this scene are awesome!

[gail bisson]

I definitely prefer this frame.
Awesome light and both birds sharper.
A once in a lifetime shot.
Well done,
Gail

[Alan Murphy]

Another great image of this clash.

[dankearl]

Just a great moment captured here, very dramatic.

[AdityaPadhye]

Fantastic action captured, nice light and excellent sharpness!

[John Cooper]

Another stunning capture of this altercation Marina. I also prefer this composition - well done.

[christopher galeski]

Magic image Marina,you can see who is the daddy,the look on the owl's face doe's it for me,well done.

[David Salem]

Great capture. Like this one better too. Sat looks much better and the owls position is better too. Nice!!

[Diane Miller]

Incredible! What an advertisement for a high burst rate!!

[Steve Large]

Hi Marina,
I like the vertical composition on this image. The clarity of the eyes and face of the owl is very powerful.

Steve

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Another killer action image for the series. You really nailed these two. So now I'm a little green with envy :)

[Frank Schauf]

A great dynamic situation, congratulations.

[PhilCook]

Just to concur........absolutely amazing shot Marina...'nough said

[Arno Ellmer]

I'm a late comer to this post .Terrific shot Marina ! Truly well captured , incredible timing. A series to be proud of ! The rest has been said .