poontang Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 I've been after getting a half decent shot of a particular Barn Owl recently. Unfortunately poor weather, dog walkers and other traffic has hindered my attempts. Not to be defeated I was up at 5am this morning for another crack. The light was good, but a lot of cloud was building and I knew I'd only have a small window of opportunity to get the shot I wanted. All I needed was the Owl to play ball and show up on time!! I could see him hunting some distance away, and eventually he flew towards me...just as the cloud started to cover the sun and reduce the light I could work with. I was willing him to get a move on, but no such luck!! There was a small, very small, break in the cloud and the bird dropped to the ground a short distance away. I'd lost my chance!! Behind me the sun broke through and I knew this was my only chance, a quick clap of my hands and he was up in the air surveying his territory. My cunning plan had worked, and he flew across my position bathed in the early morning sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDirty Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 A photo to be proud of. Amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Great photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 stunning pic my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPhantom Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Well done, that really is a fantastic shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 A good result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Worth the wait,great pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longspoon Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Exquisite..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Great picture. Don't know if you have tried but you can actually call barn owls in close with a squeak , I have done it a few times and even had one hovering right over my head on one occasion when in a pigeon hide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Amazing picture - thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 What they all said! That is uber cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Fantastic result, perseverance pays off. Brilliant photo to be proud of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Great picture. Don't know if you have tried but you can actually call barn owls in close with a squeak , I have done it a few times and even had one hovering right over my head on one occasion when in a pigeon hide. I do this while on night shifts. We have woodland behind where I work, and there are stables there. This has attracted many owls, who feed on the rats/mice. I stand in our car park and make a few squeaks. Nine out of ten times I manage to call in a Barn Owl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Plan worked, well done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy King Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Simply, beautiful !!!! What camera what lens my friend??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Simply, beautiful !!!! What camera what lens my friend? ?? Pentax K-50 and Sigma 150-500 lens. Shot at 440mm 1/350sec f/6.7 ISO 280 I used a pretty slow shutter speed as I wanted to show movement in the wings and body yet still try to keep the face as sharp as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy King Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Well you have done a superb job. A book worthy picture!!! Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Worth getting up for mate im pleased it worked out for you:) super! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowdie2013 Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Great picture. Don't know if you have tried but you can actually call barn owls in close with a squeak , I have done it a few times and even had one hovering right over my head on one occasion when in a pigeon hide. +1 I was using a wee handheld fox squeaker and 2 came in. Managed to catch them with my torch beam very close up fantastic photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snottydog Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 great pic, what a bonny bird they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) What a fantastic photo !!! With skills like that, Why I bet you could even make Mrs TD look attractive (Although I wouldn't have any money on it mind) Edited May 5, 2015 by TaxiDriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Well shot Poontang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Top shot that - well done. i love owl pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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