Saw-whet owl feeding young (last image)
From our saw-whet owl nest.. This is the last image I got. The birds fledged that night after we left. Here by using a 20 second exposure I was able to show a hint of the mountain in the BG. Captured with a phototrap.
Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Date/Time: 2009:06:24 01:00:00
Copyright: © D.Robert & Lorri Franz
Shutter speed: 20 sec
Aperture: 14
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: On
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 640
Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM
The treeline in the BG really adds interest, pose and prey add to it. I would only run some NR on the sky and maybe a tad more canvas at the bottom if you have. Could you say more about the shutter speed? I'm surprised bird and mouse are sharp.
Last edited by Axel Hildebrandt; 06-29-2010 at 10:34 AM.
Since it's totally dark outside with some moonlight the flash controls the exposure of the bird and it of course has a very fast duration, while the long shutter speed allows the dim natural light to record on the sensor.Originally Posted by Axel Hildebrandt
Simply, OUTSTANDING!
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
This is amazing. Working with flash in these conditions and getting it so perfect is like witchery to me ;).
Agree on some NR on the dark BG. Apart from the techs, I just love the size of the prey! It's almost as big as the owl!
Congratulations on an impressive, ambitious project. I'd salute you merely for attempting something as complex as photographing an owl at night, even if your results were not good--and they are good.
Thanks for the explanation and I like the result a lot.
Amazing work with the flash, getting the subjects very sharp. I know this is full frame, but you could add some canvas at the bottom easily. Shame you have no more :(
A wonderful image Robert! It reminds me alot of what my friend Scott Linstead is doing.
This series has been a treat. Thank you for sharing it.
Loved following this series.....Thanks so much for sharing!
Hi Robert,
I find the composition to be very effective. The placement of the tree and bird is pleasing. I really like the visible tree line in the background. Combined with the prey and the resulting story the image is a winner in my opinion. Thanks for sharing.
wow even better than the last one ! the BG with the trees makes this over the top for me, excellent series
agreed on some NR on the BG though
Amazing method of capturing the BG and sharp subjects. Must be rear curtain flash. Love to know how that trap works. I agree, great series.
best of the series for me Dale...the hint of detail in the BG takes it over the top. amazing techs!
Perfect execution Dale. brilliant image.
Great series Dale!
Fantastic!!! Many congrats Dale.
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