Great Horned Owl

Gallery: AvianPosted March 23, 2010119 views6 comments

I know that the BG isn't ideal, but I didn't have much time to position myself before this GHO flew off.

Beautiful day today, and when I got home from work I opened the deck doors to get some air moving. I was surprised to see this owl walking across the yard trying to scare up a mouse. I set up my stuff in the house and moved it to the deck as slowly as possible so that I wouldn't spook him. I was able to get a few photos that I like before he flew off to a tree in the woods.

Maybe not a prize winner, but I was happy to see him after hearing him all winter.

EOS 1D, 400 2.8, 2X extender, ISO 250, 1/640 @f8, tripod.
Comments and critiques are appreciated.

Thanks.

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on March 23, 2010 at 11:28 PM

While the BG isn't ideal, it's not terrible by any means and it's a unique setting for a GHO

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 24, 2010 at 12:43 AM

A very neat welcome home, Jerry. Nice light in the eyes and good detail. I kind of like the way he blends into the bg.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on March 24, 2010 at 11:38 AM

Unusual shot and very interesting story.

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on March 24, 2010 at 12:22 PM

Considering the circumstances you described that's a good shot. I certainly wouldn't pass up a GHO because the BG wasn't perfect. You did well to get a shot before he flew.

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Comment posted by Roy Bailey on March 24, 2010 at 1:53 PM

Glad the slow stalk worked out for you, I would be very pleased to get this shot as is.

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Comment posted by Dan Moore on March 24, 2010 at 6:23 PM

Looks like you did well with the cards you were dealt.
Thanks for posting!!

Dan

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