Snowy Owl in Oregon
Jan 7, 2012 13:54:43 #
This is for all you wonderful bird photographers in sunny Florida. The Snowy Owl shows up in Oregon every 7 years or so but not always in the same location. I was lucky this year because one is in our area and has been in the same spot for a few weeks now. These Owls are being seen across the northern part of the country. Getting one in flight is pretty special, had to take the shoes off and wade across the pond in order to get close enough to get it to fly. As most of you know it is like trying to take a picture of a light bulb. Camera settings were P mode with exposure down -1.25. Using a Canon Rebel T2i. My lens is a old rebuilt Canon 75-300 IS. Borrowed a Canon 100-400 IS and took many pictures from the same spot without any better results, feels good to be saving $1200 bucks or so.
Jan 7, 2012 14:03:53 #
cascadeheadjack wrote:
This is for all you wonderful bird photographers i... (show quote)
I live in Oregon. Where is this at you lucky dog!
Jan 7, 2012 17:34:27 #
It is on the Salishan spit and Iam going back on Monday afternoon to see it again. Bring your camera and I will show you where it is.
Jan 7, 2012 18:30:44 #
I heard it is going to rain all day Monday, will the owl still be there on Tuesday? "I will glady join you on Tuesday." lol
I am serious about Tuesday?
I am serious about Tuesday?
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Jan 7, 2012 18:58:21 #
Just lovely! I hope I can capture an owl at some point in time in my life, they are so beautiful! :)
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Jan 8, 2012 13:59:37 #
Great subject. Especially like the Owl in flight against the dark green. We also have a Snowy Owl in north central Oklahoma. I photographed a few days ago. I will share the photo only if you request. Thanks for sharing your excellent photos.
Jan 8, 2012 15:05:56 #
Jan 8, 2012 15:55:38 #
Tim9 wrote:
Lloyd~ Sure would love to see it
This snowy owl is in south central Oklahoma. Farmers in the area state that it has been coming for 3 or 4 years, comes in December stays for several weeks before it leaves. Several years ago one was being sighted east of Sooner Lake. This is over 400 miles south of where they usually winter. My friend has a photo of it taken on an overcast day when the owl had its eyes wide open. You can tell that the Bright sun is making it squint.
Jan 8, 2012 17:43:52 #
Jan 8, 2012 20:03:18 #
I have committed to Monday, the weather looks 50/50 for rain but you never know. The Owl might not be on the same log, it is just a good chance it will be. Sorry it will not work out for you.
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