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Archive 2023 · WesternScreech Owlz

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p.1 #1 · WesternScreech Owlz

I've been away for awhile and just restored my Buy and Sell. Shooting these birds is one of the most challenging skills to master. It is all because of darkness. I learn every time, I try and still know there is more to learn. Sometimes it is very frustrating, when you know the bird is right in front of you and you can't tell where. The white balance can be all over the place. I shot in auto WB. Some have been adjusted for taste. It seems to me that dark images aren't appreciated as much, so I've increased my exposures. I can always darken them. These images have been shot different days and a few last year. Thanks for looking.
Rex

1 A pair. Hard to get all eyes in focus. (Same focal plane) Not a composite.

ILCE-9 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens 268mm f/6.3 1/2s 4000 ISO 0.0 EV

ILCE-9 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens 594mm f/6.3 1/4s 12800 ISO 0.0 EV

3 Almost time to wake up and hunt.

ILCE-9 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens 474mm f/6.3 1/10s 1000 ISO +0.7 EV

ILCE-9 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens 594mm f/6.3 1/4s 12800 ISO 0.0 EV

ILCE-9 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens 600mm f/6.3 10s 10000 ISO 0.0 EV

ILCE-9 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens 433mm f/6.3 1/4s 10000 ISO 0.0 EV

ILCE-9 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens 600mm f/6.3 1/3s 6400 ISO 0.0 EV

ILCE-9 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens 600mm f/6.3 6s 10000 ISO 0.0 EV

ILCE-9 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens 576mm f/6.3 1/5s 6400 ISO 0.0 EV

10 Day time large crop

ILCE-9 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens 600mm f/6.3 1/250s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV

11 Daytime, huge crop.

ILCE-9 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens 600mm f/6.3 1/60s 500 ISO +1.3 EV

12 Composite for fun with some added canvas. Both birds were together for a split second. Impossible to get.

ILCE-9 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens 600mm f/6.3 1s 4000 ISO 0.0 EV

Apr 07, 2023 at 10:57 PM

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p.1 #2 · WesternScreech Owlz

these are insanely awesome, Rex. kudos to your skill. voted.

Apr 07, 2023 at 11:08 PM

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p.1 #3 · WesternScreech Owlz

These are great Rex. You have nothing to complain about. I don�t ever get to see these little suckers.

Tony

Apr 08, 2023 at 12:15 AM

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p.1 #4 · WesternScreech Owlz

Rex, Great set, well captured, and nicely done

Chris S.

Apr 08, 2023 at 02:11 AM

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p.1 #5 · WesternScreech Owlz

Excellent ! I know how difficult it is to follow these guys once they leave the hole. Difficult... but rewarding when you pull it off like these images. Again, excellent shots !!

John

Apr 08, 2023 at 04:40 AM

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p.1 #6 · WesternScreech Owlz

I'm looking at the shutter speeds and ISO on these and am blown away ! Not to mention you were even able to spot them. Fantastic work !
Gary

Apr 08, 2023 at 07:54 AM

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p.1 #7 · WesternScreech Owlz

Welcome back Rex. 2 and 9 are my picks from this excellent set. I also like the single eye peeking out.

Morris

Apr 08, 2023 at 08:03 AM

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p.1 #8 · WesternScreech Owlz

Great photos!

Apr 08, 2023 at 12:09 PM

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p.1 #9 · WesternScreech Owlz

Your persistence pays off Rex, well done!

Bob

Apr 08, 2023 at 12:44 PM

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p.1 #10 · WesternScreech Owlz

These are all superb images!
Getting images like this shows great skill and persistence.
Got my vote.

Dave

Apr 08, 2023 at 01:10 PM

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p.1 #11 · WesternScreech Owlz

Nice images of these beautiful little owls.

Apr 08, 2023 at 06:54 PM

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p.1 #12 · WesternScreech Owlz

Most impressive Rex, I've heard the shooting conditions have been terrible for shooting these little guys. Terrific job!

Apr 08, 2023 at 07:23 PM

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p.1 #13 · WesternScreech Owlz

These are all beautiful, Rex. The only one that seems dark is no. 7, but still very nice. Thanks for sharing!

Gero

Apr 08, 2023 at 07:43 PM

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p.1 #14 · WesternScreech Owlz

Amazing set Rex-I love them all. Great skill and patience shows in every shot.

Ken

Apr 08, 2023 at 10:44 PM

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p.1 #15 · WesternScreech Owlz

Nice work Rex. This year has certainly offered some spectacular opportunities, and you've been able to execute. The brightness of your images is almost deceptive as I know the conditions you've been shooting in require the utmost discipline to achieve a sharp image, and you've been able to get the pair in one frame, both in the same plane of focus.

Great job! I may have to post my images here sometime in the near future

Regards,

Danny

Apr 09, 2023 at 02:26 AM

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p.1 #16 · WesternScreech Owlz

kdacharya wrote:
these are insanely awesome, Rex. kudos to your skill. voted.

Thank you KD and for the vote.
Rex

Apr 10, 2023 at 10:22 AM

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p.1 #17 · WesternScreech Owlz

Imagemaster wrote:
These are great Rex. You have nothing to complain about. I don�t ever get to see these little suckers.

Tony

Thanks, Tony. Hopefully you'll catch up with one. I think they're on the Island.
Rex

Apr 10, 2023 at 10:25 AM

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p.1 #18 · WesternScreech Owlz

sum1sgrampa wrote:
I'm looking at the shutter speeds and ISO on these and am blown away ! Not to mention you were even able to spot them. Fantastic work !
Gary
Thank you, Gary.
Rex

Apr 11, 2023 at 07:12 PM

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p.1 #19 · WesternScreech Owlz

Rex,
Again that set is great, hopefully we see the little ones soon

Chris S.

Apr 12, 2023 at 12:39 AM

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p.1 #20 · WesternScreech Owlz

csinseattle wrote:
Rex, Great set, well captured, and nicely done

Chris S.

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csinseattle wrote:
Rex,
Again that set is great, hopefully we see the little ones soon

Chris S.

Hi Chris, thanks and maybe.
Rex

Apr 12, 2023 at 10:51 AM

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