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p.1 #1 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

I was lucky to have one more chance with this bird., as it seems to have left us once again., could not find it today.

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In #1 and #3, I cloned out the dinner left overs on the right cheek, in #2, I left them in to see what you think., maybe I should have left them in for all the shots?

Feb 12, 2008 at 04:25 AM

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p.1 #2 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

Great set! I don't clone enough items out of my shots - clutter and left over dinner doesn't seem to bother me - if it looks natural. Great shots and the third is my favorite. Steve W

Feb 12, 2008 at 04:38 AM

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p.1 #3 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

What a cute little guy. Nice job Raymond.

Glen

Feb 12, 2008 at 04:53 AM

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p.1 #4 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

You maust have been very close to use a 200mm! Nice shots.
Jon

Feb 12, 2008 at 05:12 AM

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p.1 #5 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

Hi Ray,

either way is fine with me. These are great. I get no owls. But I can't complain I've finally gotten an Osprey & a few hawks.....

These are great. He looks very angry with you in the first shot.

1. Which lens did you use for these?

2. I need feedback on the 200-400VR from you. How does it fear in your eyes with a TC?

I know 400mm is not long enough for me. I know I can't work with a prime past my 300mm. But I need longer reach. On the "other" place (you know which) the guys are telling me to go to a 500mm -- but I know a prime may be faster to focus, but I don't work all that well with a 500mm as I wish to get more involved in BIF & I just dislike doing it with a 300mm due to crop factor & then bad shots. They also tell me the 200-400VR does not do well with a TC. What's your opinion?

Lil

Feb 12, 2008 at 05:24 AM

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p.1 #6 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

Beautiful owl Ray. In this case I'd clone out the leftovers as it tends to make the bird look injured (my first reaction) and detracts from his appearance. Now if you had a picture with his meal clutched in his talons, that's a different story.

Steve

Feb 12, 2008 at 05:24 AM

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p.1 #7 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

Excellent job on these. Love the first 2 shots.

Feb 12, 2008 at 05:30 AM

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p.1 #8 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

Beautiful bird, and great job capturing it.
Bruce

Feb 12, 2008 at 06:25 AM

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p.1 #9 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

What an incredible little bird, and gorgeous images! I don't see these too often either. How does one find an owl? I assume you listen for the sounds and then find it that way? I'm so envious!

Feb 12, 2008 at 12:47 PM

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p.1 #10 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

Great shots of this guy Ray. I really like the first 2, the pine needles in the BG are really complimentary to these.

Feb 12, 2008 at 01:10 PM

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p.1 #11 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

#3 is excellent.

Feb 12, 2008 at 01:31 PM

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p.1 #12 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

Lil Judd wrote:
Hi Ray,

either way is fine with me. These are great. I get no owls. But I can't complain I've finally gotten an Osprey & a few hawks.....

These are great. He looks very angry with you in the first shot.

1. Which lens did you use for these?

2. I need feedback on the 200-400VR from you. How does it fear in your eyes with a TC?

I know 400mm is not long enough for me. I know I can't work with a prime past my 300mm. But I need longer reach. On the "other" place (you know which) the guys are telling me to go to a 500mm -- but I know a prime may be faster to focus, but I don't work all that well with a 500mm as I wish to get more involved in BIF & I just dislike doing it with a 300mm due to crop factor & then bad shots. They also tell me the 200-400VR does not do well with a TC. What's your opinion?

Lil

thanks Lil.. I responded at the "other place"

Feb 12, 2008 at 02:00 PM

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p.1 #13 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

Bmetcan wrote:
Beautiful owl Ray. In this case I'd clone out the leftovers as it tends to make the bird look injured (my first reaction) and detracts from his appearance. Now if you had a picture with his meal clutched in his talons, that's a different story.

Steve

thanks Steve, I tend to agree with you.

Feb 12, 2008 at 02:01 PM

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p.1 #14 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

Matt Philbin wrote:
What an incredible little bird, and gorgeous images! I don't see these too often either. How does one find an owl? I assume you listen for the sounds and then find it that way? I'm so envious!

thanks Matt!

These owls are regular visitors in our area, they come here every January., and this is my first shoot with this species., and my best advice is to be nice to birders!!

take care.

Feb 12, 2008 at 02:03 PM

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p.1 #15 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

Very nice shots Raymond, especially that last one. Great find - I hope it comes back to visit.

Gero

Feb 12, 2008 at 02:11 PM

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p.1 #16 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

thanks very much everyone for the nice comments., take good care.

Feb 13, 2008 at 04:01 AM

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p.1 #17 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

These are just great Raymond... especially like the 2ndshot . Well done.

Feb 13, 2008 at 04:27 AM

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p.1 #18 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

Ray, these are all great and that last one rocks, big time!!!!!!

Susan

Feb 16, 2008 at 02:30 AM

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p.1 #19 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

Awesome job on these Ray, love these little guys!
Rob

Feb 17, 2008 at 09:43 PM

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p.1 #20 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

Ray, these are really great! As far as the dinner leftovers, I seem to like the shots both ways. In fact, it is kinda nice seeing this guy both with and without the leftovers....gives a little variety. #3 is such a nice composition; looks like he's playing "peek-a-boo." Nicely done.

Dave I.

Feb 17, 2008 at 09:50 PM

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p.1 #21 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

Nicely composed and exposed. Detail detail. Cliff

Feb 17, 2008 at 09:54 PM

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p.1 #22 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

Sweet !

dc

Feb 17, 2008 at 11:07 PM

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p.1 #23 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

Super set, Ray. Clean images with sharp detail, beautiful color and setting. I like the cloned out shots best.
Socrate

Feb 17, 2008 at 11:33 PM

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p.1 #24 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

These are all outstanding! And once again, I have "subject" envy.

Great Job!

Jason-

Feb 17, 2008 at 11:37 PM

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p.1 #25 · Northern Saw-whet Owl

killer shots in every way, love the sweetness of the bird and environs, well done!

Feb 18, 2008 at 07:28 PM


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