Lame-Duck wrote:
Very nice shots, Vicki. You certainly got some great images considering the conditions you had to put up with to get the photos. If you go back tomorrow, is it possible for you to try using a flash? I use one a lot when I shoot birds in shaded trees. I'm very envious, because I have yet to get a single keeper photo of barn owl.
I tried a flash but didn't get good results. I'm not sure whether I'm using it correctly - had the zoom set for 80mm. It's another one of those hi-tech gadgets that has me a bit confused. I think a tripod would help considerably. These birds are up at about 20 feet. If I can get some stability closer on the ground, I might get better images and even be able to leave the shutter open longer (they don't move much when they're trying to sleep).
Glad you liked them Mike. Good or bad, I keep trying because I know the opportunity won't last. They may be gone tomorrow.