On a Mission

Gallery: AvianPosted August 26, 2012311 views19 comments

This little burrowing owl made me laugh with his "man on a mission" pose.

Canon 5D Mark III
500mm f/4 with 1.4x TC
1/2500 @ f/8
ISO 500

Larger version included.

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on August 26, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Really cool, Keith. I like the comp as it looks like he's got somewhere to go.

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on August 26, 2012 at 3:55 PM

Very cool Keith! Great timing and an excellent catch!

Registered on October 19, 2006, 306 Posts, 1571 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 26, 2012 at 3:55 PM

LOL! Made me laugh, too - this would be a good one to get captions on..
Mine would be "Where is my daughter... her curfew is midnight..."
Great pose and detail - well-done!
Sandy

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Comment posted by May Haga on August 26, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Made me laugh also. Great shot. Wonderful pose. Nice low angle.
May

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on August 26, 2012 at 4:24 PM

He does look pissed doesn't he. Very nice.

Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments

Comment posted by Randy Bacon on August 26, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Great catch Keith, strong technical image made stronger by the low POV - but, that pose is just way too funny - thanks for the laugh.

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Comment posted by Karon Welter on August 26, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Perfect title! This is so funny.......definitely on a mission! Love it!

Registered on November 10, 2008, 67 Posts, 543 Comments

Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on August 26, 2012 at 8:09 PM

This is incredible. He is indeed on a mission.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 26, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Very cool, he does look pissed!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 26, 2012 at 11:09 PM

OK, Keith, this is just over the top superb. What a great pose and you caught it perfectly.

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Comment posted by Greg Oakley on August 27, 2012 at 1:50 AM

Terrific pose and comp, Keith,
Cheers Greg

Registered on June 12, 2012, 115 Posts, 266 Comments

Comment posted by David Haynes on August 27, 2012 at 2:28 AM

Perfect title Keith! Too funny. Great capture as well. Love the pan effect.

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on August 27, 2012 at 7:23 AM

Very impressive capture. Owl realy like movie star. TFS.

Registered on February 16, 2012, 118 Posts, 767 Comments

Comment posted by Ray Whitt on August 27, 2012 at 8:03 AM

Love the intense look! Great pose too.

Ray

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

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on August 27, 2012 at 9:07 PM

Beautiful Keith! no a nit from me. Love the cop decision on going pano. These little owls have SOOO much character! One of the funnest birds to shoot IMO.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on August 28, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Hahaha! This is just great! Love the crop, pose, and look...all of it! Very well presented. Sharon

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Comment posted by David Williams on August 28, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Love this little "stalker", Keith. They have such great expressions, and you captured this one beautifully.