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Mar 19, 2017 20:33:59   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
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 ).


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Mar 19, 2017 20:38:01   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
The Barred Owl appears wet because every so often the handlers would "mist" them to keep them cool - ( Florida you know ! )

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Mar 19, 2017 20:39:35   #
DaveO Loc: Northeast CT
 
Beautiful! Keep practicing and let me know if you need someone to carry your gear!

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Mar 19, 2017 20:42:57   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
Nice!

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Mar 19, 2017 20:43:50   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
DaveO wrote:
Beautiful! Keep practicing and let me know if you need someone to carry your gear!



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Mar 19, 2017 20:48:19   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
Longshadow wrote:
Nice!


Thank you Longshadow for your nice comment on these !

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Mar 19, 2017 20:48:55   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
Very nice Larry. The last one is the standout for me.

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Mar 19, 2017 21:05:34   #
deer2ker Loc: Nashville, TN
 
Gorgeous!

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Mar 19, 2017 21:06:13   #
lukevaliant Loc: gloucester city,n. j.
 
wow

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Mar 19, 2017 21:06:15   #
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

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Mar 19, 2017 21:21:53   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
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

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Mar 19, 2017 21:27:37   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
deer2ker wrote:
Gorgeous!


Thanks for your visit and gorgeous comment deer2ker !

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Mar 19, 2017 22:52:01   #
jederick Loc: Northern Utah
 
Always enjoy your work Larry...another excellent set...I would have gone for the owls too!

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Mar 19, 2017 23:03:14   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
lukevaliant wrote:
wow


Thanks for your wow lukevaliant ! - Appreciate

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Mar 19, 2017 23:04:28   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
jederick wrote:
Always enjoy your work Larry...another excellent set...I would have gone for the owls too!


Thank you so much jedrick ! - Appreciate

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