Rainy Owl 2

Gallery: AvianPosted February 28, 2012563 views19 comments

Vancouver BC. February 24, 2012

D3. ISO 2500. 500/4 with 1.4x tc. f5.6 1/250s. Gitzo. Wimberly. Rain gear. About 60% FF.

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Peter Coskun on February 28, 2012 at 11:19 PM

One of the best snowy owl photos I've seen. Such great detail and love the mood. The large version is incredible.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 28, 2012 at 11:39 PM

Beautiful! She sure "looks" miserable - but I know she is warm and dry underneath the outer layer.
Exquisite detail, great eyes, and nice perch.
Very unique image, and one I hope salvages that bad weather for you!
Sandy

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

Comment posted by Dottie Short on February 28, 2012 at 11:44 PM

The look in this owl's eyes are priceless. What an image!! I like the centered composition, the log and lovely background. It doesn't get any better than this.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on February 29, 2012 at 1:51 AM

What a look

I like this one even better than the first one. Sweet Photo Angela!!!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by William Bickle on February 29, 2012 at 9:41 AM

Hello Angela

STUNNING !!! Hope your feeling Better Now? with this ? This Image is One i'll Revisit Many times,... Clear & Detailed .... The Rain falling in BG adds to the overall Image.

Really Enjoy your work...

TFS

Bill

Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Backlund on February 29, 2012 at 11:14 AM

I dont' think I've ever seen a wet snowy owl photo before! Looks like you were able to get pretty close. An unique photo, for sure.

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Comment posted by Scott Frye on February 29, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Love those eyes

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Comment posted by Verdon on February 29, 2012 at 12:51 PM

what a great shot, no decent luck for me with this owl .....

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 29, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Way to cool, that is certainly one wet owl. I like the composition and detail on the larger image and you have got some very unique snowy images that others did not. Well done, the larger image was a pleasure to view.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 29, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Excellent. The pose conveys the mood quite well.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on February 29, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Outstanding image, the techs are perfect -and by the owl's posture she seems to be very comfortable with your presence. Quite honestly Angela the poor weather offered you an incredibly unique opportunity...and you cashed in big! Congrats.

Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments

Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on February 29, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Great expression and a fantastic clarity on this one- A very pleasant BG as well- My congrats, Fabio

Registered on December 3, 2010, 90 Posts, 1614 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 29, 2012 at 9:21 PM

Fantastic - really unique, great perch (I love the focal length btw which demonstrates that you weren't too close) and the wet look gives this bird a real attitude. Gotta love the ISO capabilities of the D3

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by May Haga on March 1, 2012 at 10:57 AM

Oh, the poor owl. He looks so wet and sad. But great capture.
May

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Comment posted by dan elster on March 1, 2012 at 5:30 PM

This is beyond great. You did fantastic considering the conditions on your trip! Super moody and a little bit comical.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on March 1, 2012 at 8:45 PM

I want to say 'soggy moggy' but I suppose it's not, but that's what it reminds me of. Great detail Angela

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 2, 2012 at 10:57 PM

What a character, great shot Angela!

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on March 3, 2012 at 12:12 AM

Great shot, Angela. Sometimes getting rained on is well worth the effort.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on March 5, 2012 at 7:47 AM

I can feel the chill from the rain, priceless shot Angela!

Ray

Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments