Great Grey Owls Invade Ottawa - DPChallenge Forums

02/06/2005 10:27:50 AM · #51

You got it,luck is a good part of it!

02/06/2005 01:59:52 PM · #52

I was lucky as the owls just sat on the branch looking aroung for food. The second one I was no more than about 10 feet from the tree.

For the flight shots panning and using burst mode to take 3 or 4 in a row will help.

All mine were taken around 10am, so lots of light. I was a bit surprised to see them at that time since it was bright and sunny.

02/06/2005 05:02:13 PM · #53

They are great pictures, we are really fortunate to have them around! They are just less active in bright sunlight!

02/06/2005 06:19:25 PM · #54

My neighbour saw me out shooting and is interested in possibly buying a print of this one.

02/06/2005 08:54:09 PM · #55

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

My neighbour saw me out shooting and is interested in possibly buying a print of this one.

It has really good detail!

02/06/2005 11:48:48 PM · #56

Originally posted by Dim7:

Originally posted by cpanaioti:
My neighbour saw me out shooting and is interested in possibly buying a print of this one.

It has really good detail!

Thanks. Each time I look at it I notice something else, like the claws or I should say talons.

Message edited by author 2005-02-06 23:49:22.

02/13/2005 05:23:50 PM · #57

I saw another today!

02/20/2005 08:19:14 PM · #58

More from the Feb 5 encounter...

One more...

Message edited by author 2005-02-20 20:28:11.

02/20/2005 08:28:16 PM · #59

Great Pictures Colette!They are still around out here,I see them almost every day! They are expected to move back up north very soon with the warmer weather! I sure hope they stay for a few more weeks!
Neil

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

02/23/2005 07:39:49 PM · #60

They are getting harder to find now! It was a sunny day today great for taking owl pictures!
Neil

lentil

Canon EOS-5D

02/23/2005 07:42:36 PM · #61

they are great looking birds. It looks like they pose for you everytime you get your camera out. :o) Always seem to be looking at you

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

02/23/2005 08:46:55 PM · #62

Originally posted by lentil:

they are great looking birds. It looks like they pose for you everytime you get your camera out. :o) Always seem to be looking at you

Thank You! I am just lucky to live where they do at the moment! They are pretty at ease around humans! Their heads swivel around a lot, they are really intent on locating prey.

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

02/23/2005 08:56:19 PM · #63

Yet another stunning shot Neil.... great work.

Ray

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

02/23/2005 09:06:19 PM · #64

Originally posted by RayEthier:

Yet another stunning shot Neil.... great work.

Ray

Thanks Ray! I hope you post the next ones!!

Message edited by author 2005-02-23 21:06:36.

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

02/23/2005 09:10:21 PM · #65

Lord would that ever be nice Neil...Looking forward to trying anyways

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm,,,,,, maybe I could bring some of the moles that have decided to invade my garage... perhaps they might like to meet Mr. Owl.

Ray