Shhhhhhhh! (Saw Whet)

Jody MelansonJody Melanson Registered Users Posts: 416 Major grins
edited January 2, 2009 in Wildlife
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Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/250"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Handheld using Bushhawk

Found this Saw Whet Owl yesterday at Amherst Island. Saw 5 Snowy Owls, at least 5 Long Eared Owls, 3 Short Eared Owls, 1 Boreal Owl. 5 species of Owls in one day, not bad. :D

I took many photos of this little fella and was surprised how many were sharp. (slow shutter speed) Quite a few were taken at 1/160 and 1/200. I have most images with eyes open, but thought this looked pretty cool.

I also love how the feathers cover their eyelids.
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  • ArvanArvan Registered Users Posts: 888 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    woah that is just an amazing photo! love the light and all the detail! GREAT!
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  • BCSPhotoguyBCSPhotoguy Registered Users Posts: 265 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    Great shot! We live within hours of each other and have only seen an owl ONCE... New years resolution for me - get atleast ONE picture of an owl!!! I may be emailing you for some hints on locations!!! :D
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    What a peaceful portrait clap.gifiloveyou.gifclap.gif
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  • spechtalspechtal Registered Users Posts: 344 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    Beautiful. The feathers around his eyes are very delicate.
    Angela
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    Beautiful image. I'm jealous of all your owl sightings! I hope you have some more owl pics to show us.
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  • pyrypyry Registered Users Posts: 1,733 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    That is beautiful, the light is too good to be true! :D
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  • KurtPrestonKurtPreston Registered Users Posts: 285 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    Wow! That's one helluva good owl shot :)
  • DsrtVWDsrtVW Registered Users Posts: 1,991 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    wings.gifI like it it a lot.clap.gif Great detail and light
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  • GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    Oh my goodness, that's the sweetest image I've seen in a long time. Gives me warm and fuzzies all over!

    Detail and clarity - great! Light - amazing. Texture - doesn't get much better. Minor nit - slightly distracting shadows. Overall, very, very nice. :D
    Emily
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  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    awww what a cutie...well done Jody:ivar wings.gif
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    Dave
  • erisian popeerisian pope Registered Users Posts: 48 Big grins
    edited January 1, 2009
    Here's what I just finished saying out loud after the image loaded:

    "Wow! What a cool picture!"

    Very well done. The texture of the light and shadows on the owl are really excellent.
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  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2009
    Very cool image thumb.gif
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2009
    Good one, Jody! Must be nice to have that many owl species lying around! :D
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