Burrowing Owl

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

This is another capture of the burrowing owl in flight and it looks to be a slightly sharper but they are sure c challenge to photograph in flight.

Nikon D300
Nikon 300, F2.8
ISO 400, 1/1250
F6.3
hand held

All comments are always appreciated. thanks !

[Maxis Gamez]

Oh this is sweet Judy. Love the look and details. Excellent capture!

[Arthur Morris]

Fantastic. Love the head position and the foot with the talons. Was the bird responding to a tape of its call?

later and love, artie

[Stephen Stephen]

Judy very nice! The eye is sharp and you definitely got its attention.

[susanschermer]

Hey Judy, I like this one a lot better than the first. I can see the little feathers on his legs and he looks a lot more natural.

[Philip Pietri]

This is great - I haven't seen too many in-flight shots of this species. I like the placement in the frame and that beautiful light blue background really makes your subject stand out well.

[Adams Serra]

Hey Judy,another beautifull picture of BIF.You have shared some amazing pictures with us.This type of image has become your signature.

Thank you for sharing,
Adams Serra

[Raul Quinones]

Great picture, very nice detail and sharpness.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Many thanks Artie for the comments. This was actually taken in the community where we live. The third phase has not been yet completed so there are vacant lots at the back and this lttle fella decided to make his home there. I have been watching him for a couple of days now and this flight opportunity came when a truck drove by and frighteded him. He flew off and I grabbed the chance to catch him in flight. No tapes were used. He does not have a mate that I know but he sure has been a calling. I feel sorrry for him < smile >

Thanks again
Judy

[David Hemmings]

Well done Judy, love the pose and details on this little beauty!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great pose and eye contact. The bird looks a bit noisy. Was it originally underexposed?

[Alfred Forns]

Proud of you Judy One difficult little guy to get in flight !!! Hope you get many more chances !!!

[Andrew George]

Stunnig flight shot. For ISO400 it shows a lot of noise indeed. Did you use S/H?

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

No Andrew there was no S/H used . Only thing I didi in CS3 was crop and it was not a big crop, Levels , curves and one round of USM.. I appreciate your comments.