Great Horned Owl

[bsinc1962]

That's a sweet spot , 10 yards out with the 500PF = No Cropping

Thanks Vern. It was one of those stop, take a few shots, move closer take a few shots, move even closer take a few shots. I finally got to the point where much closer and it wouldn't fit in the frame the bonus being I didn't make her fly away so I was satisfied.

 

[bsinc1962]

Best shots Ive seen of one of these magnificent creatures.

Thanks Rick, I usually don't get such an open shot.

 

[Louis Champan]

Fantastic work Bill, what a superb shot.

 

[SteveK]

Really nice! I have been hearing Great Horned owls and Hawk Owls at night, but I rarely see them.

 

[vinman]

Great light! We have an abundance of Barred Owls, but the bleeping things can’t manage to put themselves in good light for me

 

[bsinc1962]

Fantastic work Bill, what a superb shot.

Thanks Louie!

 

[bsinc1962]

Really nice! I have been hearing Great Horned owls and Hawk Owls at night, but I rarely see them.

Thank you. This particular set of Owls seems to hunt the area right behind the house over night. I hear them every morning and see them right at first light as silhouettes in the trees but too early to get pictures. Then they head up river during the day to where I got these pictures.

 

[bsinc1962]

Great light! We have an abundance of Barred Owls, but the bleeping things can’t manage to put themselves in good light for me

Thanks so much.

 

[andreasb]

What a great image, nice light, nice perch and so natural looking. Well done!

 

[Cslucas34]

Had to hike around a little bit but found her at eye level, not up high where she usually hangs out.

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This is a spectacular image! Very nicely done.

 

[bsinc1962]

What a great image, nice light, nice perch and so natural looking. Well done!

Thank you

This is a spectacular image! Very nicely done.

Thanks so much.

 

[dossy]

Stunning shot!

 

[bsinc1962]

Stunning shot!

Thanks so much for looking.

 

[MiriamJ]

Beautiful shots! And she's posing so nicely for you!

 

[bsinc1962]

Beautiful shots! And she's posing so nicely for you!

Thanks so much.

 

[jhorton]

Beautiful picture you made

 

[Mitchell]

That first photo is fantastic! You did very well to get in a level position. For me that makes that shot exceptional. Most I've seen are shooting up at the bird which is less than desirable.

 

[bsinc1962]

Beautiful picture you made

Thank you so much.

That first photo is fantastic! You did very well to get in a level position. For me that makes that shot exceptional. Most I've seen are shooting up at the bird which is less than desirable.

Thanks Mitch. She flew from the ground to this perch which was surprising. You're right about looking up at them as that's what most of my Owl pictures are.