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Barn Owl

Gallery: Regional: UKNPPosted January 3, 2011256 views22 comments

Well I have been trying to get on top of all the unprocessed files I have so here's another one of the barn owl I had the pleasure to see, light was difficult this was shot at 1600 ISO, so reluctant to sharpen anymore, I just liked the eye contact in this one, some will not like the wire but it was there and thats where the owl perched so to me its not a problem, although I do love it when they perch without wire in the shot.Am hoping on improving my barn owl shots with two visits planned soon so fingers crossed for better light, will certainly be putting the hours in.

Canon 1DMK4, Canon 500f4L + 1.4 convertor, ISO 1600, f5.6, 1/250

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Mark Davies on January 3, 2011 at 4:37 PM

Looks fine for 1600 iso . I'd be inclined to slice a touch off right . the grass stalks being so bright do pull the eye a touch .

Registered on February 3, 2009, 21 Posts, 327 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 3, 2011 at 4:48 PM

Just lovely!
I am SO envious of all you guys over there getting these great (live!) barn owl shots..
The light here is wonderful, the pose and gaze and grasses just beautiful.
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Karen Summers on January 3, 2011 at 4:48 PM

Thanks Mark think you maybe right a tad off the right

Registered on December 3, 2009, 83 Posts, 818 Comments

Comment posted by Maggie Campbell on January 3, 2011 at 4:53 PM

Another fine Barn Owl shot Karen. Think Mark was right about the slice off the right. Very envious

Registered on April 15, 2009, 8 Posts, 124 Comments

Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on January 3, 2011 at 5:37 PM

Another great image Karen

Mark was right (as usual)

Best wishes for 2011.

Geoff.

Registered on August 20, 2010, 192 Posts, 980 Comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on January 3, 2011 at 6:52 PM

Another great shot Karen, but the plain wire takes the edge off I think.
I know theres not much you can do about that though.
Looks like they forgot to staple the wire too !!

Cheers
JohnR

Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 3, 2011 at 8:44 PM

Wonderful pose and eye contact, great light and background colors, a special image of this owl.

Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments

Comment posted by Bertl Menegoni on January 4, 2011 at 1:56 AM

I like it as it is, the wire supports the composition I find.

Bertl

Registered on November 19, 2007, 24 Posts, 265 Comments

Comment posted by Guy Rogers on January 4, 2011 at 11:27 AM

Hello Karen.

Looks good for iso 1600 and I think marks crop idea as made an improvement.

You seem to be getting good results from your 1D MK 1V , I'm not very pleased with mine and I dont like it past iso 400.

Registered on January 16, 2007, 450 Posts, 995 Comments

Comment posted by David Kjaer on January 4, 2011 at 12:03 PM

Hi Karen

Very nice especially for 1600iso I know what John means re the wire but the grasses for me help take your eye away from it.

David

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Comment posted by Phil Ellard on January 4, 2011 at 2:27 PM

Lovely, really love it. the colours are wonderful a beautiful rustic looking shot.

Registered on December 17, 2010, 60 Posts, 634 Comments

Comment posted by Karen Summers on January 4, 2011 at 2:31 PM

thanks everyone, Guy to be honest if i have to use 1600 iso I usually don t even bother its just when its a barn owl just sitting looking at me I can t resist, the results are not the best and will win no prizes but like I said I am a sucker for a barn owl so I give it a go

Registered on December 3, 2009, 83 Posts, 818 Comments

Comment posted by Roy Bailey on January 4, 2011 at 4:15 PM

Very nice good pose and the dark background sets off very well. I didnt think 1600 was pushing that camera hard and the image looks fine as is. I guess shooting white birds against a dark backdrop makes limiting noise a bigger issue.Good luck with your planned trips.

Registered on November 16, 2008, 24 Posts, 486 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on January 4, 2011 at 4:21 PM

Very nice, Karen. I like the eye contact and the pose. Looks really fine for 1600ISO!

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Johnson on January 4, 2011 at 6:07 PM

For me the grass stalks add something to the pic, like Roman spears. Top shot Karen

Bob

Registered on December 8, 2010, 17 Posts, 169 Comments

Comment posted by eric weight on January 5, 2011 at 12:16 PM

That looks lovely to me and the iso doesn't bother me at all. I bet this would print well enough. If it bothers you, you might have tried dropping the iso and the speed once you had a few in the bag - bird willing of course. You must be getting pretty pleased with your portfolio these days - you have some fine images.

eric

Registered on December 4, 2007, 10 Posts, 70 Comments

Comment posted by Karen Summers on January 5, 2011 at 2:47 PM

Thanks for that Eric I did do that I went to 800 ISO aswell and have some slightly different poses this was just one of the better poses

Registered on December 3, 2009, 83 Posts, 818 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Green on January 5, 2011 at 5:45 PM

Hi Karen, another cracking owl image. Repost is much better too. looks like a male to me from the picture. eye contact is a great plus. wish farmers would fit some nice old gates and posts

mark

Registered on February 6, 2008, 5 Posts, 49 Comments

Comment posted by Kim Connolly on January 6, 2011 at 1:39 PM

Lovely shot Karen, super setting - like the first one too. Noise not a problem

Registered on June 18, 2008, 14 Posts, 226 Comments

Comment posted by Scott Tilley on January 6, 2011 at 3:08 PM

Really nice Karen, one of my future projects, I'm very envious!

Scott

Registered on January 3, 2009, 12 Posts, 108 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Haskell on January 10, 2011 at 4:42 PM

ISO 1600 on a 1D4 - you must be mad! Its worked out alright though hasn't it! I don't like using mine above ISO 800 (normally a lot less). I think the recrop makes for a better image too.

Ian

Registered on October 30, 2008, 24 Posts, 673 Comments

Comment posted by Maurizio De Vita on February 11, 2011 at 5:52 PM

What to say? It is a beautiful image. BTW, I am so envious of the chance to see and photograph such a nice species! I admire your portfolio of the barn owl in its entirety!

Registered on August 26, 2008, 11 Posts, 66 Comments