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This is one of my fave images. It is not as sharp as it should be but it was taken very quickly, in the rain and more by reaction than careful composition.
It's a "fleeting moment" type of picture.
This was taken on Orkney in June. We had taken a wrong turn on our way to Burgar Hill to see the Red Throated Divers and pulled in to a lay-by to turn around. As the car stopped, a Short Eared Owl landed on the fence, my son switched off the engine and I put the lens through the window (very slowly) and took a couple of shots. We heared a car comming up the road behind us and the Owl also heared it and decided to fly off. Just before he did, a feather drifted into the Owl's view and he seemed quite fascinated by it. I was able to grab this shot. As the passing car got close up, the Owl left the scene.
I felt it was a special moment and for what it's worth, I saved it for my 500th upload. A very big thank you to all who have clicked, commented or just looked at my work. A special thanks to all at EPZ for making it all possible.
Ron.
| Camera: | Canon EOS 10 D |
| Lens: | Canon 500 mm f4+1.4ext |
| Recording media: | N/A |
| Title: | 500 |
| Username: | 
ron thomas |
| Uploaded: | 2 Aug 2005 - 11:48 AM |
| Tags: | Wildlife / nature |
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Now you are just showing off Ron lol. Cracking shot!!!!!!!!!! Love the feather, simply adds loads to the image
Happy 500th
Vince
Just fabulous Ron, the expression on the birds face is perfect, but when you put the whole shot into context, it's a clear winner!......
I asked Pete, to dish out an EC yesterday for someone, I wonder if he'll do the same for this.....Pete?
Just marvelous!
Ade
Ron this is just super! What a wonderfull capture! One of my absolute faves of yours 
Beautifull and extreamly endearing.
all the best
Angie*
Awesome capture. I love those special moments that just come along when you least expect it and you get the chance to capture it. It is a moment in time captured forever.
Johnny
Excellent Ron, love the expression on the birds face. Well, done.
john
its beautiful.. no rehearsal with wildlife.. and just think this moment captured is so special..and beautiful ..)))
nikki
What ? 'I don't believe it'! Almost a pictorial essay on being prepared. caught a marvellous moment.
I'm making sure I have my camera ready at all times! Nice story and a fortuitous capture.
Patrick
Oh wow, this is just wonderful. Stunning capture Ron, you're right it's a once in a lifetime shot and so special, very deserving of your 500th upload. Stunning.
Tracy
That's very special . . . thanks so much for sharing.
Edward
Right place, right time counts for a lot, as this proves.
Kris.
Excellent moment captured. I really like this - v peaceful. A real one off shot in completely wild circumstances. Fantastic.
This is superb, worth keeping a camera handy at all times, this shot proves it!
Simon.
All of the clicks & comments are very much appreciated, thank you to everyone.
Ron.
Taking wildlife photography to a much higher level. A joy to look at, must have been a tremendous experience to cature it.
Robert
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