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Another capture of our local wild Barn Owl (Tyto alba)

Many thanks for your C&Cs on my last upload and a big THANK YOU to Richard(MossyOak) and Graham (Gray_ina) for the UAs - really appreciated Smile

Brand:Canon
Camera:Canon EOS 7D
Lens:EF300mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Date Taken:9 Jul 2011 - 6:10 PM
Focal Length:420mm distance from subject - infinity handheld
Lens Max Aperture:f/5.7
Aperture:f/8.0
Shutter Speed:1/800sec
Exposure Comp:-1/3
ISO:400
Exposure Mode:Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:Spot
Flash:Off, Did not fire
Title:Free Spirit
Username:teocali teocali
Uploaded:11 Jul 2011 - 8:10 AM
Tags:Action, Barn owl, Free, Hunting, In-flight, Spirit, Tyto alba, Wild, Wildbird, Wildlife / nature
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Devon_Wild
11 Jul 2011 - 8:17 AM
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Super capture , well done .................Rob

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Alandyv8
11 Jul 2011 - 8:32 AM
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Great capture,

Mike

Alf85
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11 Jul 2011 - 9:14 AM
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Super capture.
Alf.

cantona43
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11 Jul 2011 - 9:19 AM
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stunning well timed in flight shot
Neil

Shroomer
11 Jul 2011 - 9:32 AM
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Cracking capture Sylvia, better than the last as it shows it against a better bg I feel. Tent at the ready Wink
Richard

CarolG
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11 Jul 2011 - 9:48 AM
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Stunning, Sylvia.

Quote: Cracking capture Sylvia, better than the last as it shows it against a better bg I feel. Tent at the ready Wink
Richard

Hmmmm, interestingWink
Carol

Ade_Osman
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11 Jul 2011 - 10:34 AM
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Lovely image Sylvia, Sue will be very envious of this one.....

Ade

tomcat
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11 Jul 2011 - 10:53 AM
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Splendid shot Sylvia, with a different type of backdrop than normal

Adrian

Greyheron
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11 Jul 2011 - 10:53 AM
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Shown to perfection in it's natural environment - love it Smile

Mike

Mynett
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137 forum posts United Kingdom6 Constructive Critique Points
11 Jul 2011 - 10:59 AM
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brilliant..... love the way it is framed so naturally too

Linda

gary_d
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11 Jul 2011 - 1:06 PM
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Another remarkably well captured image. - gary

EMJAYCEE
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11 Jul 2011 - 2:00 PM
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A wonderful natural capture.
Joan.

Daisymaye
Daisymaye (e2 Member)
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11 Jul 2011 - 2:11 PM
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Beautiful. Like he's just flown out of that dark place into the light.............Sandy

Tom-Melton
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11 Jul 2011 - 2:16 PM
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a superb capture Sylvia would love this in my library

Gezina
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11 Jul 2011 - 4:21 PM
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Stands out well against the b/g well timed and detailed shot - Ina

Allix
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England
11 Jul 2011 - 5:06 PM
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A real pleasure to see this beautiful image, Sylvia.
Thank you, Linda ((0:

Last Modified By Allix at 11 Jul 2011 - 5:06 PM
Gray_ina
11 Jul 2011 - 6:06 PM
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Hi Sylvia just another wow. gray

SamOsprey
SamOsprey (Junior Member)
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England2 Constructive Critique Points
11 Jul 2011 - 7:35 PM
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Excellent shot!
Sam.

Maiwand
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11 Jul 2011 - 8:15 PM
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The first one was excellent Sylvia, but this one is even better.Grin Great eye catchlight and ready good plumage detail. Spot on.
Ron

pluckyfilly
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11 Jul 2011 - 8:16 PM
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superb shot in natural surroundings

bluetitblue
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11 Jul 2011 - 8:54 PM
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Another excellent capture.

bricurtis
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11 Jul 2011 - 9:12 PM
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What a marvellous capture Sylvia - looks great in the woodland setting. It must be lovely to have it so near home.
Brian.

another beauty, sorry he didn t show for you but I have been known to wait 6 hours plus in the freezing cold to get images so keep it up he will show again eventually, its always harder this time of year

Last Modified By Karen_Summers at 11 Jul 2011 - 9:59 PM
SteveMoulding
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11 Jul 2011 - 10:09 PM
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Another real beauty, Sylvia. Lovely lighting.
Steve.

AshTree
11 Jul 2011 - 10:14 PM
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Fabulous! And I'm still jealous..... Tongue
Theresa

Canadiann
11 Jul 2011 - 11:54 PM
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Well taken just love this how gorgeous. Beautiful lighting.
Ann xxx

Ray42
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12 Jul 2011 - 7:46 AM
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Quote: The first one was excellent Sylvia, but this one is even better.Grin Great eye catchlight and ready good plumage detail. Spot on.
Ron

I quite agree


Quote: Tent at the ready

- I wont go there!!!!WinkWink

Glostopcat
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15 Jul 2011 - 7:00 PM
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A top shot Sylvia you've timed this one to perfection

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