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    I came across this Great Horned Owl, at the Gilbert Riparian, on the morning I was first trying out my new better beamer. Being new to using flash, I am curious to see what comments and suggestions anyone has. Thanks




    Model - Canon EOS 50D
    400mm 5.6L
    Orientation - Top left
    ShutterSpeedValue - 1/400 seconds
    ApertureValue - F 5.60
    ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
    MaxApertureValue - F 5.66
    MeteringMode - Partial
    Flash - Flash fired, Compulsory flash mode
    FocalLength - 400 mm

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    HI Bernie
    I think you handled it well! Nice shot and I think a vertical crop would look better; just too much negative space (and busy) to the left. The bottom is a little tight too, but not that bad. The admins will probably contact you (if not already done so) that you should be using your full name here. :)

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    I do like the drooped wings. Excellent comments above. The biggest problem for me is that the bird is in filtered light. Using more flash would have evened out the light a bit. Folks need to realize that their flash techniques do not change when they are using a beamer. If you have a hose that fills a bucket and then shuts off automatically, all you have to do is stick the hose in the bucket and turn the water on. If you have a fat hose that also shuts off automatically, all that you have to do is stick the hose in the bucket and turn the water on. A beamer is exactly the same as the fat hose....
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    Big wecome to BPN and lot of great advise given above
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    I've trid to enter my last name and don't know how. Funny last name is Howe

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    I don't like the dropped wings., as most raptors look like this when they are very hungry and weak., and honestly, they are not far from death., best advise is to leave them alone at once.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bernie View Post
    I've trid to enter my last name and don't know how. Funny last name is Howe
    Now you cracked me up mate. :) Just contact James Shadle and he'll fix.

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