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Snowy Owl Close-Up & Fill Flash, New England

I told Kathryn on the plane that my goal was to create a close-up photograph of a Snowy Owl.

As we walked down the beach with two other friends on day four, I decided to climb the dunes and scout ahead. Sure enough... There was this young male ahead of us. But there was a little problem.... Our friends had their gear but WE HAD NO GEAR as it was supposed to be a "scouting" hike.

I sent our two friends ahead and let them at least get something out of this opportunity as we hiked back to the car. They were pretty close to this owl by the time we got back, this time with our gear. I knew he would let me get crazy close at that point.

Sure enough, I was able to create the image I had in mind since the very beginning!

Overcast and somewhat "warm" but yet again... fill flash saved the day!

Canon 1D MKIV, Canon 800mm L w/ 1.4x III @ f/8, 1/650 sec, ISO 1250, 600EX-RT with Better Beamer in Manual mode

Thanks!

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Jan 24, 2014 at 06:58 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Snowy Owl Close-Up & Fill Flash, New England


Wonderful Snowy portrait.

Vic



Jan 24, 2014 at 07:28 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Snowy Owl Close-Up & Fill Flash, New England


Thank you Vic!


Jan 26, 2014 at 06:49 PM
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Nice close up Max but my suggestion to you would be never go out shooting without your gear Now in this situation it did not hurt you but had your friends spooked the bird before you got back you might be kicking yourself and them lol


Jan 26, 2014 at 06:59 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Snowy Owl Close-Up & Fill Flash, New England


Michael Rucci wrote:
Nice close up Max but my suggestion to you would be never go out shooting without your gear Now in this situation it did not hurt you but had your friends spooked the bird before you got back you might be kicking yourself and them lol


I never do but that time did for whatever reason. Luckily my friends do know something about easy approach!



Jan 26, 2014 at 07:09 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Snowy Owl Close-Up & Fill Flash, New England


Wonderful shot.

Birdie



Jan 26, 2014 at 07:11 PM
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Very nice.Love the composition and awesome job with the exposure.Doug M


Jan 26, 2014 at 07:22 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Snowy Owl Close-Up & Fill Flash, New England


great lookin owl Maxis


Jan 26, 2014 at 07:31 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Snowy Owl Close-Up & Fill Flash, New England


Nice portrait, Maxis!


Jan 26, 2014 at 07:38 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Snowy Owl Close-Up & Fill Flash, New England


Nice work, Maxis


Jan 26, 2014 at 07:44 PM
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Thank you guys once again!


Jan 27, 2014 at 05:14 AM





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