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Spectacled Owl
Spectacled Owl
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Mar, 2015Views
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Contest Finalist in Only Owls Photo Contest
Staff Winter Selection 2015
Peer Award
Top Choice
Superb Composition
Absolute Masterpiece
Magnificent Capture
All Star
Superior Skill
Outstanding Creativity
Genius
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Behind The Lens
Location
I love to photograph birds in the wild, only I have a hard time spotting owls unless they are flying. Fortunately this lovely owl was being shown off at the Kansas City Zoo one morning when visiting there.Time
This image was taken mid morning on an overcast day.Lighting
The relatively flat lighting reduced shadows, giving a nice even light. As flash is prohibited with owls and most captive birds, this worked out perfectly!Equipment
Nikon D5100 with a 70-300 mm Nikon lens.Inspiration
The owls expression caught my eye, and with the long lens I could get a nice close up of the face.Editing
No post-processing on this image.In my camera bag
I carry the above mentioned Nikon D5100, with an assortment of lenses and filters and spare batteries and SD cards. I also carry a Canon SX710 HS compact camera for use when hiking or when weight is an issue.Feedback
Always have a camera with you!!!
