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The Tawny Owl found in woodlands across Europe about the size of a pidgeaon - he doesn't seem to impressed does he

The Tawny Owl found in woodlands across Europe about the size of a pidgeaon - he doesn't seem to impressed does he
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13 Comments | Report
cynwit PRO+
 
cynwit September 25, 2014
words fail me
Remraf
 
Remraf June 28, 2015
Great shot!
johnmdavies PRO
johnmdavies June 29, 2015
thankyou Rem :-)
Hood PRO+
 
Hood June 28, 2015
Excellent photo! Colour, clarity, just perfect.
johnmdavies PRO
johnmdavies June 29, 2015
thankyou :-)
chuckrickman
 
chuckrickman June 28, 2015
Such eyes. Nice capture. Congrats on being featured.
STELORDBONE
 
STELORDBONE June 28, 2015
Congrats for being featured.
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johnmdavies June 29, 2015
thankyou :-)
cevert
 
cevert June 28, 2015
Sweet little owl :D Stunning image...Congratulations on your feature!!
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johnmdavies June 29, 2015
thankyou :-)
akhtarkhan
 
akhtarkhan June 29, 2015
Very wisely seen, terrific capture. Congrats on the feature.
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johnmdavies June 29, 2015
thankyou :-)
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BrianBasson July 17, 2015
Very nicely done.
piperspix
 
piperspix September 16, 2015
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
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piperspix September 16, 2015
Stunning!
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texaaronpueschel September 21, 2015
Good work, my friend.
laurenkaymyers
 
laurenkaymyers December 09, 2015
This is just excellent. I love owls and I love this one.
sabrinajoseph
 
sabrinajoseph June 10, 2020
beautiful tawny owl 🦉 📸
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Behind The Lens

Location

At a sanctuary rescue centre near me in the new forest in Hampshire UK

Time

around midday within a cool shed converted for this occasion into a studio

Lighting

Yes we used two heads set at 45 degrees and opposite each other this manages to bring out the detail just right

Equipment

two flash heads with softboxes, a Canon 70D (since replaced as it has an inbuilt auto focus issue) a canon L series zoom 100-400mm f4 and a monopod tripod as this lens is heavy

Inspiration

every night we hear Owl around us but it is almost impossible to catch a glimpse of them let alone photograph them so this was an ideal opportunity. they are such magical Animals with their stunning big eyes and tremendous powerful wings

Editing

only from RAW into jpg with a touch on the detail

In my camera bag

Canon 6D as the gps and Wi-Fi are not only nice to have but essential to get some of my shots. Canon L series lenses 100-400. 17-40, 100mm Macro and 24-105 zoom

Feedback

Yes certainly this is a good way to understanding studio lighting and capturing fantastic animals like this look around at it is surprising what is normally right under your nose .. Great inexpensive photo days. be inspired by what other people have taken and learn to live with the software that now rules our world be creative ..........

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