Catching the Light

[Jim Neiger]

I waited for this Barred Owl to return to its nest tree. I new it's flight path went thru a narrow area that was illuminated by the last of the days sunlight. The rest of its flight path and the bg were cloaked in dark shadow. I was delighted when everything went according to my plan.


Osceola County, Fl - 1D4, 600mm hand held from boat, 1/1600, F4, ISO 1000, manual exposure

[Tobie Schalkwyk]

A great photo under difficult conditions, Jim! If you have not given the details, I would have thought it's a night shot with flash!

[Daniel Cadieux]

How cool! You knew how to get the image, pre-visualized, and go it! Gotta be satisfying

[Joseph Przybyla]

Great image nicely captured with the difficulties mentioned. Superb timing.

[John Rowell]

Love the colors on this owl, the light made for a beautiful though difficult setup. Well done. You've got to love it when a plan comes together.

[WillieHall]

great story and photo....thanks

[gail bisson]

Very nice Jim.
Dramatic lighting with that great light and black BG.
I like the comp you chose and the wing position is super,
Gail

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the wing position, sharpness, dark BG and composition. The shadow of the beak on the far wing really adds to the image. Very well done Jim!

[Joe Subolefsky]

Love the wing position!

[Troy Lim]

Love the shot. Sweet soft light and flight angle.

[John Stuelpnagel]

Beautiful shot Jim. And thanks for all your instructional help!

[arash_hazeghi]

very dramatic BG Jim, love the light on the owl

[BobbyPerkins]

Perfectly executed Jim. The Vision captured! Awesome spread & lighting against shadow.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Great thinking on your behalf and fantastic result. I love black backgrounds, especially if you can get them without using flashes.

[David Salem]

Awesome shot Jim. Lit up perfect!! Well planed.