Owl Flying Display Thorp Perrow Aboretum

[ST-EOS]

I think this Owl was called Charlie, possibly because he liked to walk around. Sadly I couldn't get a shot with a clear background but...it wasn't a photography session just one of their normal daily flying displays.
Charlie is an African Eagle Owl I think?



Exif: Canon 5D111, 70-200 2.8L IS 11USM, ISO 800, 200mmFL, f2.8, 1/1600sec

[paulr5604]

Re: Owl Flying Display Thorp Perrow Aboretum

Cracking shot it is a shame about the busy background but like you said it can't be helped when you are their on a normal flying display.

[Stan]

Re: Owl Flying Display Thorp Perrow Aboretum

Excellent pose just a shame about the background, as you have said

Stan

[tesarver]

Re: Owl Flying Display Thorp Perrow Aboretum

Nice image Peter

Tom

[TJM]

Re: Owl Flying Display Thorp Perrow Aboretum

Nice shot Peter

Terry

[paul linton]

Re: Owl Flying Display Thorp Perrow Aboretum

Forget the background,Great timing and pin sharp you couldn't do anymore

Paul

[mikep]

Re: Owl Flying Display Thorp Perrow Aboretum

Very nice shot, very sharp indeed. Super detail.

Well done, Mike.

[Montana 5]

Re: Owl Flying Display Thorp Perrow Aboretum

Good one

Doug.

[wayne2418]

Re: Owl Flying Display Thorp Perrow Aboretum

Nice shot Peter ...

[S_J_P]

Re: Owl Flying Display Thorp Perrow Aboretum

Lovely capture of a beautiful bird Peter

As you've stated, the background's not perfect but you've worked with what you had and it's not too distracting.

The image does look just a little over-sharp on my monitor though, particularly noticeable on the trailing-edge of his right wing where it looks as though there's some haloing.

[Nathaniel]

Re: Owl Flying Display Thorp Perrow Aboretum

A very sharp image.

[pelliott1954]

Re: Owl Flying Display Thorp Perrow Aboretum

Nice capture Peter, I would be happy if that was mine.

Regards Paul

[Dave s]

Re: Owl Flying Display Thorp Perrow Aboretum

Great capture

[ST-EOS]

Re: Owl Flying Display Thorp Perrow Aboretum

Thanks for all of your comments guys 👍

I will have a look at the sharpening SJP next time I warm the valves up on my PC. Thanks for spotting it.

[hhcanon]

Re: Owl Flying Display Thorp Perrow Aboretum

Lovely capture of a beautiful bird Peter

As you've stated, the background's not perfect but you've worked with what you had and it's not too distracting.

The image does look just a little over-sharp on my monitor though, particularly noticeable on the trailing-edge of his right wing where it looks as though there's some haloing.

Thats a tough call..who knows-maybe just the light
good panning and result with the conditions given