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Posted by Jim Zipp on Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:10 am

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Here's just a simple perched bird this time. I spent quite a bit of time looking for one perched in an aspen close to the trunk like this. Found this guy just after sunrise and he had fresh blood on his bill. He sat there all day!
20D, 600mm, ISO 200, at the meter with no comp. Beanbag from car window. Thanks for looking.

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by Bob Boner on Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:14 am

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Very nice! I envy you your ability photographing birds of prey. I have almost nothing in this category. Thanks for sharing.

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by E.J. Peiker on Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:21 am

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I'm jealous of all of these fantastic owl shots lately. Another nice one!

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by Alan Murphy on Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:42 am

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This is killing me. I hopeto get something half this nice when I get up there. Great shot Jim.

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by Georgina Salup on Wed Jan 12, 2005 12:34 pm

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These Owls shots have been impressive. I'm jealous, too!

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by David Jernigan on Wed Jan 12, 2005 12:45 pm

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Great shot! I like the pose.

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by Laura Stiefel on Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:21 pm

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Jim- All of your Owl images have been to die for. A few friends and myself are planning to head North in search of these guys in a few weeks. You recent images have been very inspirational!

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by Chris Fagyal on Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:27 pm

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I have many shots like this near aspen trees. Lately I have been trying to focus on finding owls on mossy branches or in snow covered pines. I really like the aspens too though

You should have let me know when you were coming up, we could have gone out together.

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by Michael Dossett on Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:31 pm

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This is great Jim. Wish I was out there getting shots at these guys too!

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by Jim Neiger on Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:40 pm

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Well done, Jim!

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by Jim Roetzel on Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:28 pm

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Nice shot Jim

Did you pay extra for the full sun upgrade on that area?
I was there 6 days- no sun.
I would think that would be a great spot in June
buggy as all get out -but it must have some migation and nesting ops

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by Jim Zipp on Wed Jan 12, 2005 3:00 pm

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Jim Roetzel wrote:Nice shot Jim
Did you pay extra for the full sun upgrade on that area?
I was there 6 days- no sun.
I would think that would be a great spot in June
buggy as all get out -but it must have some migation and nesting ops
Jim

Actually I did pay for it..... I've made 7 trips to MN in the fall and outof about 40 Days I've had maybe 4 good ones

It was about time I lucked out

Seriously though I did luck out having both snow and clear skies in a short trip.

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by Sandy Mossberg on Wed Jan 12, 2005 6:11 pm

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Very nice, Jim. The warm light is attractive.

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by Steve Roman on Wed Jan 12, 2005 7:44 pm

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Very nice, I like the pose of this relaxed owl,

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by Mike Wilson on Wed Jan 12, 2005 8:47 pm

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Nice to see one in some sun. It really looks great against the Aspens.

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by KK Hui on Wed Jan 12, 2005 9:41 pm

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Nice shot, Jim! :roll:

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by Cindy Marple on Wed Jan 12, 2005 9:47 pm

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Just beautiful. I love how the feathers cover up the feet on the perch on these birds.

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by whf4 on Wed Jan 12, 2005 9:49 pm

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This is great, Jim. The whites are a hair over, just a small nit.

4 down, 2 to go.

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by Ken Newcombe on Thu Jan 13, 2005 11:16 am

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Nice image Jim I like the light color of the Aspen. I would like enough DOF to make the bark sharp.

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by ajhand on Fri Jan 14, 2005 12:22 pm

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Nice one! I like the angle of the aspen working against the angle of the bird. And the nice light is a bonus. You were really "lucky" to get it.

Seriously, I know one of your favorite quotes is: "Success is directly proportional to time spent in the field" (or words to that effect.)

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