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A Barred owl I found near some local birdfeeders maintained by a local birding club
A Barred owl I found near some local birdfeeders maintained by a local birding club
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Location
This was taken just outside of Aylmer Quebec, in a small woodlot. There are a number of small birdfeeders in the area so I expect the owls like to stake the place out.Time
This was in the middle of the afternoon but a fairly heavily wooded area so it was well shaded.Lighting
Fairly straight forward lighting, most any wildlife shot will be done with ambient lighting. The owl was fairly calm so I was able to dial in my settings without much issue.Equipment
This was shot handheld with my Nikon D7000 and Tamron 150-600 mm lens. I tend to shoot most wildlife handheld as I find it more flexible than a tripod or even a monopod. I will usually brace myself against a nearby fence or tree or kneel down to steady myself.Inspiration
Actually I got fairly lucky with this shot, I just happened to look up and see him there. If he hadn't moved, it's quite possible that I wouldn't have seen him.Editing
I tend to do minimal post-processing on wildlife images, I prefer to keep them more natural looking. In this shot, I cropped slightly and minimal level adjustment. I also did a slight dodging around the outside.In my camera bag
If I'm on a hike I'll carry my Nikon D7000 and Tamron 150-600 lens ready. In my bag I'll likely have an 18-55mm for landscapes and a 50mm prime for more artsy shots. Spare batteries, cards a flash and a few filters like an ND and a polarizing filter.Feedback
Know your subject. The more you understand wildlife, the easier it is to predict where they'll be and what they'll do. Knowing where and what time of day various animals will be active will make it much more likely you'll get the shot you're looking for.
