Posted by Barry Southon on September 14, 2013 at 12:30 PM
A Barn Owl encounter in a barn no less and a test of the Canon 5D mk111 in extreme low light using the Canon 100mm-400mm lens. ISO 12800 400mm f/5.6 1/1600 sec Raw to Lightroom the resized to post in PS5.
Critique, Comments, advice most welcome and thanks for looking.
Posted by David Sewell on September 15, 2013 at 10:51 AM
I like this for the way you appear to have taken the picture without disturbing the bird. In the usual circumstance of an owl in a barn it is essential to use flash. Whilst I doubt a publisher would ever consider a a shot like this, I like it simply because it seems so natural to me. Interesting to see how well the camera handles the high ISO as well.
David
Posted by Barry Southon on September 15, 2013 at 12:24 PM
David
Thank you I must admit I was trying to push the limits with the 5D mk111 and hiked the ISO. Managed to reel in twenty odd shots without disturbing the bird. I did increase the Black and Shadows within the Lightroom adjustments the results appealed to me. I was seeking to show the complete environment.
Posted by keith mitchell on September 15, 2013 at 1:46 PM
Barry I have been trying to photograph a Barn Owl in similar circumstances as you describe without any success looks like it as worked for you ,I agree with David about it looking so natural so very well done.
Keith.
Posted by Mike Smith on September 29, 2013 at 9:13 AM
Discussion
4 repliesCritique, Comments, advice most welcome and thanks for looking.
David
Thank you I must admit I was trying to push the limits with the 5D mk111 and hiked the ISO. Managed to reel in twenty odd shots without disturbing the bird. I did increase the Black and Shadows within the Lightroom adjustments the results appealed to me. I was seeking to show the complete environment.
Keith.