I used bait to get these shots.
Mar 1, 2018 08:50:40 #
I have been to a nature trail in my town several times to try to get shots of a Barred Owl. I have seen the owl at least 20 times and haven't got one shot of it before it takes off. Yesterday, I had to puppy sit for my daughter who recently got an 9 week old Yellow Lab. I thought the owl may find some interest in the puppy. I found the owl and tied the puppy's leash to my ankle. The dog yipped a couple times playfully and the owl stayed in place long enough for 164 pictures. My daughter was a little angry with me though.
Mar 1, 2018 09:04:10 #
Mar 1, 2018 09:04:17 #
That pup has the somewhat heavy brow, shorter thick snout and heavy bones of hunting stock. Great looking critter. Nice job on the owl, btw. Glad you finally conned it into cooperating.
Mar 1, 2018 09:06:38 #
Mar 1, 2018 09:09:17 #
Nice shots, you might lighten the eyes in post processing a little, however that is just what I would do.
gwr wrote:
I have been to a nature trail in my town several t... (show quote)
Mar 1, 2018 09:16:54 #
Sweet! How does the puppy compare in size to the owl? Small enough for an owl meal?
Mar 1, 2018 09:39:51 #
Country Boy wrote:
Puppy power, what ever it takes! You really scored in these shots!
Thank you very much Country Boy. Gary
Mar 1, 2018 09:39:58 #
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Mar 1, 2018 09:42:31 #
pesfls wrote:
That pup has the somewhat heavy brow, shorter thick snout and heavy bones of hunting stock. Great looking critter. Nice job on the owl, btw. Glad you finally conned it into cooperating.
Thank you very much. The lab is just a baby but I did notice her eye balling the squirrels in the yard already. I'm sure she'll try to cull the herd in a few months. Gary
Mar 1, 2018 09:42:36 #
Anything within reason to get the shot, and that’s a great-looking puppy.
Mar 1, 2018 09:43:17 #
Bill_de wrote:
Aren't you glad he didn't take the bait? 
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I wouldn't have gone home!! Gary
Mar 1, 2018 09:43:57 #
gwr wrote:
I have been to a nature trail in my town several t... (show quote)
Good catch, puppy not in any danger since leashed to you so ok.
Mar 1, 2018 09:44:38 #
Brucej67 wrote:
Nice shots, you might lighten the eyes in post processing a little, however that is just what I would do.
Thank you very much Bruce. I need to take some classes on PP. Im not too skilled in that dept. Gary
Mar 1, 2018 09:45:15 #
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