Great-horned Owl


Posted by Mako_Elite on Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:21 pm

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Shot few days ago late evening. This fledgling female and her brother were 15 feet apart on same tree, different branch.
These youngsters starting to trusting me and allow me to get close and even hunt on the ground front of me. It took me many hours spending time with them in total silence other than some shutter clicks to gain their trust.
Shot at ISO-8000 with no noise reduction used.
D3s, 500mm f/4 P ED IF (MF) + TC-301 (2.0X TC)
1/30, ISO-8000, f/11 on tripod.

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by Karl Egressy on Fri Aug 16, 2019 1:34 pm
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It is a very good feeling when you are accepted into their life and trust you. Excellent ful body image, Ludo.
 

by Carol Clarke on Fri Aug 16, 2019 3:52 pm
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Its very precious to make a connection with wildlife, isn't it. You are having great fun with these wonderful youngsters, Ludo!

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by Ron Day on Fri Aug 16, 2019 4:24 pm
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A wonderful story, and what an image at ISO 8000, Ludo. Gaining the trust of your subject is a wonderful accomplishment. Well done!
 

by GirishP on Sat Aug 17, 2019 3:50 am
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Lovely portrait! Love those eyes. Good details & perch.
 

by david fletcher on Sat Aug 17, 2019 11:09 am
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Karl Egressy wrote:It is a very good feeling when you are accepted into their life and trust you. Excellent ful body image, Ludo.

Couldn't have said that any better.  My hat off to you sir!
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