Stumbled across where a few of these live this past weekend. The challenge seems to be capturing them out in the open away from the thick oaks where they reside.
Wish for a better wing position and more of a approach angle but there is always next time.
MKIII, EF500, 1/500, f/4, ISO 1250, E.C. + 2/3, cropped a sliver off the right and top, HH.
Last edited by Mike Tracy; 11-11-2009 at 09:54 AM.
Self critique on head angle/flying angle noted. The focus point seems to have been on the near wing, as it is sharper than the body or head. At that shutter speed, always a chance for some motion blur as well. Good to get him away from the deep forest.
Hi Mike: We have a lot of barred owls here at the farm where I live and I know how hard a decent flight shot is to get. Even though this shot isn't "technically perfect" it is a joy to look. By the way, I like the wing angle because it makes a nice flat plane.
Barred Owl
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