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Short Eared Owl

Short Eared Owl perched on a post

Short Eared Owl perched on a post
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May, 2015

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Location

This photo was taken on the site of an old coal mine in yorkshire.

Time

It would have been late afternoon butIe had been watching the Owl flying around for short periods during the day.

Lighting

It was late afternoon and I as going back to the car and the Owl landed on the fence post just in front of me and it allowed me to approach within approximately 15 feet so I was able to get close so the fading light did not have to much of a detrimental affect than it would if I had been further away. Generally you would need good light for fast shutter speeds to catch an Owl in flight but perched on a post where they are usually very still a good shot is achievable with slower shutter speeds.

Equipment

At the time I was using a Nikon D300s with a Sigma 170-500mm on a tripod.

Inspiration

It was very much unplanned and an instant reaction to unexpected opportunity.

Editing

If I remember there was not much to do, maybe only a tweak on the exposure and a little sharpening and cropping, if one of my photo's needs any more than that then it will end up in the bin.

In my camera bag

I have now defected to Canon and use a 7D MK 2 with a 300mm F4 and a 1.4 converter. I have recently added a Sigma 150-600mm sport lens which I like a lot and use for birds and wildlife. I also like to do street photography and use a Canon 24-70mm F4 which is a cracking lens, also I have a Canon 50mm 1.8 which is also great for street and the odd landscape.

Feedback

Especially for birds you either need to go to where you know the bird/birds are that you want to photograph and have a lot of patience, I compare it to fishing which involves a lot of sitting and waiting. Talk to local birders as they will know where the birds are, join a local bird club they have a lot of knowledgable people in them and you can attend bird talks where you will get lots of tips, connect with like minded people on social media and see what they are photographing and where they are doing it, there are lots of groups for the photographing of birds and wildlife. Visit your local nature reserves and see what is about, join organisations like RSPB, Wildlife Trust's (not necessary though). Just go out with your camera and use your eyes you will be surprised what you will see, you either have to make the photograph yourself or sometimes it will come to you!

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Short Eared Owl

Short Eared Owl perched on a post

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