Sat. was "Raptor Day" at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach. They keep several birds that cannot be returned to the wild and one day a year they charge admission to photogs for good photo ops - so it is win/win for all involved. This was early mourning starting at 8:45 - 10:00.
They had several raptors, but the Owls were highest on my list - as I have NO OWL images ! I would love to say I got these shots in the wild
- they are such amazing birds !
GEAR: Sony A77II and Sigma 100-300 f4 from bodypod or sitting on ground , most of these at 300mm, F6.3, 1/400-500 (just in case there was subject action/movement ).
The Barred Owl appears wet because every so often the handlers would "mist" them to keep them cool - ( Florida you know ! )
Beautiful! Keep practicing and let me know if you need someone to carry your gear!
Thank you Longshadow for your nice comment on these !
Very nice Larry. The last one is the standout for me.
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gwr
Loc: South Dartmouth, Ma.
Incredible shots Larry. Ive always felt the GHO's feather pattern to be almost hypnotic. Your 2nd shot confirms it for me. Gary
Bill_de wrote:
Very nice Larry. The last one is the standout for me.
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Thank you so much Bill ! .........I think I have to agree with you about the last one
Thanks for your visit and gorgeous comment deer2ker !
Thanks for your wow lukevaliant ! - Appreciate
Thank you so much jedrick ! - Appreciate
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