Really a very nice series on this raptor Jody. One of the features the raptor center shows when it gives demo shows to the public is to show the difference in noise between a red tail flight feather and a barred owl flight feather by swishing both through the air. As you have said the owl (all of them) is silent while the red tail sounds like Tiger Woods swinging a golf club, a big swisching noise. Not to shabby on eye site either or hearing. You have shown some really great photos of most likely one of the worlds most feared raptors, the owl. BTW I was wondering wht number trigger are you up to on the BH
Lou
mark fadely wrote:
Holy Cow! I think these are your best flight shots I've seen jody. #1 is nice and then on # 2 I fell out of my chair. Jeepers Creepers, just look at them peepers! That is one beautiful animal captured like never before. Truely awesome Jody!
Well thanks a bunch Mark and sorry about the fall out of your chair!
Stripper wrote:
Wow Jody...and wow again. I rarely comment on your posts because by the time I see them they have gotten a lot of response, but I just have to tell you that these are fantastic.
I am sure you scouted and worked out the logistics of these photos for a while. Could you tell us about the planning etc that went into getting these amazing shots of this wonderful bird.
Thanks,
JohnCote
Thanks John. I did get some experience shooting a Hawk Owl last year in Quebec. He was baited to bring him in close.
I always look for your photos from the Great White North This work - as usual - is awe-inspiring. What a beautiful bird - wonderfully captured. Hopefully I'll make it up north to see one of these guys someday.
Thanks again for sharing the fruits of your efforts with us!
Ken
You are most welcome Ken and thanks! I hope you get the chance to shoot these guys also, amazing creature!
aushalk wrote:
Hi Jody,
Breathtaking shots ! ! ! Just class(of the owl of course ) If these shots came out from say Andy Rouse' camera, they would be on display with £££'s price tags .
You should seriously consider setting up your own website to sell your great work(I wonder how effective is smugmug for selling images). #s 1,2 & 12 are my favourites.
Did you spot meter off the snow and added light or from the owl itself?
Thanks for sharing
Thanks much, Aushalk! I metered off some brush that is not too dark in colour. If you meter off the snow, it will underexpose your shots.
fwyflyr wrote:
Jody -
Awsome series! Every year I look forward to the raptors and owl offerings from your neck of the woods.
The perched shots are complemented by photogenic perches, the flight shots by dynamic poses, etc., etc., etc. ............. Well, I guess you get my drift.
- Ken
Thanks so much Ken! I'm glad to share this beautiful guy with youse guys!
