CLF
Loc: Raleigh, NC
vicksart wrote:
I posted a photo of the sibling of these two a couple of weeks ago. It was injured and went off to a wildlife rehab place. I just learned that its wing was broken in a couple of places and it was subsequently euthanized.
The future looks brighter for these two who have fledged and are now roosting at the opposite end of the covered arena where they've been growing up and learning to fly. Soon they'll be gone, but I had a chance to get some shots before that happens. The shots are not great given the challenges of low light and lack of a real tripod. I supported the 100-600 Tamron and Canon 7D combo on a metal gate at a distance of about 60 feet. If these birds are still there tomorrow, I'll have the tripod with me and hopefully get better detail.
Note: For size reference, the roof support is probably a 2x12.
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Vicki, the series is still a great series not even taking into account the concerns you listed. EXCELLENT.
Greg
Barn owls are my favorite. They have the most amazing color and pattern in the feathers on their back and wings. Sadly, birds have hollow bones and they are quite hard to fix when fractured.
I'm glad these little guys are getting ready for release. Great capture!
sb
Loc: Florida's East Coast
Nice. How fun to watch them!
Very enjoyable series, Vicki!
Before using flash, I'd check with an expert on whether that will stress them. It's one thing to flash a little hummingbird intent on its feeder slurp, another to aim a flash at a nocturnal bird looking right at you.
Sorry, but I get a little cranky when I see people talking about wildlife as if they are just some kind of camera studio prop.
They are just exquisite. Beautiful captures.
Great set, finally a shot of barn owls in a barn. 😊
Simply beautiful captures.
Beautiful shots of these beautiful birds Vicki.They are is such decline here in the Northeast. Have you ever heard a recording of their scream? Frightening! Can't wait to see more shots.
-Doc
Ghosts in the night, lol! Excellent shots, even without the tripod, Vicki.
Ghosts in the night, lol! Excellent shots, even without the tripod, Vicki.
A wonderful set Vicki, and a touching story. Breaks my heart about the little one who didn't make it.
vicksart
Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country
carlysue wrote:
How sweet and entertaining are these little faces! SO curious! So sad about the sibling but life in the wild is not an easy life. So glad these two are hanging out in there. Your images are well done,especially knowing the difficulties you were facing.
Even when they're sleeping, I could look at these two all day they're so cute. Thanks for taking time to look and reply Carla. I appreciate it.
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