This set includes the warning signs of the owl flying as well as it flying past me just below my head level. A magnificent and quiet sight. The photos were taken a few days ago on Long Island's South Shore.
Comments and suggestions welcome,
Morris
1) Stretching to loosen up
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2) Coughing
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3) Expelling a pellet
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4) Continuing to reduce weight
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5) Looking at something
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6) Launch
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Awesome sequence Morris. I love the hint of pastel colors in the backgrounds of #10 and 11. Awesome close up of this beautiful male in the final image!!
Now why didn’t this happen in 2013?
deke4774 wrote:
Great set of images and well done.
Derek
Thank you Derek
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arbitrage wrote:
Awesome sequence Morris. I love the hint of pastel colors in the backgrounds of #10 and 11. Awesome close up of this beautiful male in the final image!!
Now why didn’t this happen in 2013?
TFS
Geoff
Thank you Geoff,
to this day I can't explain what happened in 2013 when you came down. There were owls on the beach that year yet for the week you visited we did not find a single one. This is the only owl that has made it to Long Island this season and it has been moving around a lot, probably to have some privacy. With the warm February we are having, it may have gone back north so I'm glad I got to photograph it a few times.
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Stephen G wrote:
Incredible sequence Morris!
I am out on LI this weekend hoping to spot some sort of wildlife in this bracing cold, haha.
Will report back if successful.
Thank you Stephen,
Ya, a cold few days in an otherwise unusually warm winter. I hope you find some subjects
RichP42 wrote:
Excellent sequence and images Morris!
And they catch the tell-tale signs of when owls are about to launch.
Thanks for sharing.
Richard
Thank you Richard,
I posted all the signs of flight coming to help people new to photographing them.
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YEG-Photog wrote:
A most excellent set, Morris. Great flight shots and good tracking to get them.
Thank you Ken,
I chose nearly the perfect spot to stand by looking at the owl's body position to predict the direction of lift off.
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Chuck Eklund wrote:
Wow. An amazing sequence, Morris. He was clearly aware of you. Almost like it was an intentional performance.
Chuck
Thank you Chuck,
I think it's main concern was finding a meal. We were just entertainment while it waited.
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Pius Sullivan wrote:
Well done, Morris... great work.
Pius
Thank you Pius
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johnohio wrote:
Great sequence Morris. I love your flight shots !
John
Thank you John
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Dave_E wrote:
Morris a beautiful set with this owl.
