Barred Owl

[drash]

Taken in my yard in Lexington, SC early this morning. It could have used some fill flash, but I barely had time to get the camera and tripod placed at a window to make the shot before the owl flew away.

Canon EOS 40D with Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX with Sigma 2.0x extender, zoomed to 600mm.
Exposure 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 1600. Cropped over 50%.

We have seen at least three Barred Owls on or near our property, but rarely in the daytime and rarely in a position to photgraph. This shot was made just after the owl left a tree for the ground to catch a vole.

[wetbelly]

Good thing you were quick on the shutter! I like that this is not the typical owl in a tree shot. It is interesting to see the owl on the ground. Nice work. :)

[mrsisu]

Love it ! Think you must have a great backyard. Does it back up to a large wooded area? or a stream:) :)

[drash]

We have a pretty unique piece of property. There are three houses on about 10 acres, with a pond, with two other ponds nearby. Lots of birds and other wildlife here to provide photo opportunities.

[Photobiologist]

Neat shot! Glad you got the camera in time!

[rpk717]

Cool shot Don, the biggest hummer I've seen!:)