Two Barn Owl in Flight Shots

Hikin' Mike Registered Users Posts: 5,488 Major grins

July 18, 2008 edited July 19, 2008 in Wildlife

Taken Monday evening at the Merced NWR. Must have seen at least 3-4 Barn Owls in my short, but tiring walk. Story is here. Both are 50% cropped, 5D, 300mm, 1.4tc.

- Mike
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dlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins

July 18, 2008 edited July 18, 2008

WOW Mike. Love #1 really sharp.

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goldenstarphoto Registered Users Posts: 252 Major grins

July 18, 2008 edited July 18, 2008

Nice
I like the sharpness and look of #1. I also love your website. Great job and very inspirational !!!

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Gale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins

July 18, 2008 edited July 18, 2008

Love the look of that Owl. So unique
Nice shots

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Ric Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins

July 19, 2008 edited July 19, 2008

The first one is very nice.

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SassyShots Registered Users Posts: 55 Big grins

July 19, 2008 edited July 19, 2008

Very nice shots! I'm so jealous! I want to shoot an owl!

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Hikin' Mike Registered Users Posts: 5,488 Major grins

July 19, 2008 edited July 19, 2008

Thanks for looking! Hope I can get back there soon!

- Mike
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nrmdisk Registered Users Posts: 182 Major grins

July 19, 2008 edited July 19, 2008

Very nice shots!
Haven't had the privilege of shooting an owl yet...nice captures.

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Jim W Registered Users Posts: 49 Big grins

July 19, 2008 edited July 19, 2008

Way to go, Mike, you did damn good, and fantastic photos

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canon400d Banned Posts: 2,826 Major grins

July 19, 2008 edited July 19, 2008

Jim W wrote:

Way to go, Mike, you did damn good, and fantastic photos

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Great shots there ar not many of them about so you certainly did well
Regards
Bob

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Allann Registered Users Posts: 37 Big grins

July 19, 2008 edited July 19, 2008

Great shots Mike

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Maestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins

July 19, 2008 edited July 19, 2008

Great job Mike. Owls are so darn difficult. You did a wonderful job framing the shot and nailing the focus.

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