Screech Owl

IraRunyan

This little Eastern Screech Owl hangs out in my backyard at night looking for mice, rats, and insects. I never see it in the daytime.

Harryb

Very nice Ira How did you light that capture?

IraRunyan

Harryb wrote:

Very nice Ira How did you light that capture?

Harry, I sit in the backyard after dark, and when the owl flys from tree to tree, you can see the bird ageanst the night sky. When he lands, I shine a flashlight on him, and he will freeze in position, thinking you can't see him. Walk slowly and you can get close enouth to reach out and touch him.

The light from the flashlight allows you to focus your camera on the owl. The camera pop up flash provides the light for the shot when you are within 10' of the owl.

NorthernFocus

Nice job Why does he look so surprised?

Cato

IraRunyan wrote:

Harry, I sit in the backyard after dark, and when the owl flys from tree to tree, you can see the bird ageanst the night sky. When he lands, I shine a flashlight on him, and he will freeze in position, thinking you can't see him. Walk slowly and you can get close enouth to reach out and touch him.

The light from the flashlight allows you to focus your camera on the owl. The camera pop up flash provides the light for the shot when you are within 10' of the owl.

Very clever! And a good looking shot, too.

Hikin' Mike

Nice job!

stevehapp

very nice lighting job, ira.

top job mate..

Docdpp

Nice shot. I'm going to try that technique on a Barn Owl I see around here.

summerz

Wow great shot there.