Short Eared Owls

[Louis champan]

Had a interesting and exciting morning with the Short Eared Owls. It was cold and wet standing on the edge of this field but the owls and harriers put on a show for a couple of hours. Here's a few of the shots I was able to get.

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Louie

 

[Turberticus]

Beautiful! I'm actually planning to go to a nearby location tomorrow afternoon where Short-eared Owls and Northern Harriers have been spotted. These will definitely serve as inspiration! I've actually never photographed them before. Do you have any advice/tips?

 

[frdjohns]

Wow Louie, what shots! That third one is just over the top.

 

[Louis champan]

Thanks guys, Short Eared Owls are fun and challenging to shoot. In their normal habitat there usually isn't much contrast between the owls and the background so acquiring focus can be a challenge.

 

[frdjohns]

Thanks guys, Short Eared Owls are fun and challenging to shoot. In their normal habitat there usually isn't much contrast between the owls and the background so acquiring focus can be a challenge.

I know of a series of fields where they are near me, but so far this year they are only flying when it is too dark to photograph them, even with my D5. Hopefully they will shift behavior in the next couple of weeks.

 

[Louis champan]

Fred, same thing around here. For most of the past few weeks it's been a challenge for my D5 as well. I keep watching the forecast for an opening and then off I go. Good luck.

 

[Turberticus]

Thanks! They've been spotted before sunset where I'm located, plus there's a fresh layer of snow on the ground so hopefully that will help w/ contrast.

 

[Louis champan]

Good luck shooting. With snow as a background you should come away with some amazing photos.

 

[Callie]

Lovely images of a handsome model and this sure is the way to spend a morning!

 

[Jim G]

Had a interesting and exciting morning with the Short Eared Owls. It was cold and wet standing on the edge of this field but the owls and harriers put on a show for a couple of hours. Here's a few of the shots I was able to get.

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Louie

Hi Louie.

Beautiful, especially the first one.

JIM

 

[Gongster]

They are exquisite!

 

[VStammer]

Very nice shots! Number 3 is my favorite.

 

[Ralph]

Had a interesting and exciting morning with the Short Eared Owls. It was cold and wet standing on the edge of this field but the owls and harriers put on a show for a couple of hours. Here's a few of the shots I was able to get.

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Louie

I love the third one! Gorgeous!

 

[Icarus]

Beautiful series. Time well spent.

 

[Louis champan]

I really appreciate your comments, I had a great morning with these owls.

 

[Tadzio]

Wow, amazing beautiful captures

 

[Cristobal]

Superb series!

 

[Louis champan]

Wow, amazing beautiful captures

Superb series!

Thanks very much for all of your kind comments, I appreciate it.

 

[Yezdi]

Fantastic captures Louis...love #1...

 

[Louis champan]

Fantastic captures Louis...love #1...

Thanks very much. These owls are so much fun to shoot and real challenge but you sure get to know what your equipment can do in such situations.