Barn Owl Centre Meet ... The Evidence

Here is another from me. think the over contrast /saturation of my others was because they were in Landscape setting. Have gone through them all again and they have certainly come up better than 1st ones.


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I think he had had enough of us lot so to make his point sat there for a while and took 5.
Cant say I blame him he did work hard for us.
 
Thats nice Les (y)
 
I like the long eared owl Matt, although Turner seems to have flown away (again :))

Les, the colours look much better on your last one
 
Oh my word ... I have just stumbled upon this thread and the photos here are outstanding.

Well done to you all for the fantastic shots you have got from the day and it sure looks like you had a great time.

Thanks for sharing your photos with us ... I am well envious as I think these are amazing creatures.

Cheers

Dawn :)
 
Here's mine, I have gone for quantity over quality.

Since this was a Barn Owl Centre, I will start with Gyzmo the Barn Owl

1. Gyzmo looking cute

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2. Gyzmo just looking

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3. Gyzmo head banging

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4. Tess the Long Eared Owl

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5. Ron the Golden Eagle

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6. Ron looking the other way

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7. Leighton the Buzzard attacking a post


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8. Leighton resting

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9. Leighton pretending to be a roadrunner

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10. Leighton still running

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11. Turner the European Eagle Owl (and a bee with no name)

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12. Turner giving me a hard stare

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13. Turner still staring at me

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14. Turner's brother Kaln stalking a light snack

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15. Kaln attacking his snack

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That's all from me folks.

Had a great day and would like to go again :wave:
 
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Great set Chris (y) and I did :LOL: at Gizz in the spin drier
 
Thanks for you comments.

Just love Gizmo Chris and those feathers on the back of Ron are really great you can see why they are called Golden Eagles.
I think Leighton was a great Road Runner a more handsome form of the original though. It really did look like he was killing the posts before he landed. Great capyures all of them.
 
barnowlcentre said:
Awesome images(y)

I thought it was the first time most of you have attempted flight shots:eek:
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This was the first time that I had attempted birds in flight and so it was mostly down to great tips and advice from you that I managed to get anything half decent.

Thanks once again to you and your staff for a great day out (y)
 
barnowlcentre said:
Awesome images(y)

I thought it was the first time most of you have attempted flight shots:eek:
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Pretty much Vince. So all the more credit to you and your staff for your / their help in "setting up" the shots (y)

(besides it bloody difficult trying to fly and get the pictures at the same time :D)
 
A couple more from me :)

#1 Full frame, taken with a 100mm macro. He was coming a bit close .....

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#2 One for the purists, Arse of Owl :LOL:

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Les Key said:
Nice ones Matt Love the long eared owl easy to see how they can stay hidden on a tree branch.
Takes a while to get through all our shots we took doesnt it.
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Thanks - yes it is taking me a while, not helped by son's birthday this weekend too! :)

Cobra said:
Nice set Matt
Long eared for me too (y)
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Thank you! I swear that bid was looking bored when were taking those shots you know! ;)

bemcsa said:
I like the long eared owl Matt, although Turner seems to have flown away (again :))

Les, the colours look much better on your last one
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Thanks :)
 
Ive spent several days at the Barn owl centre with friends over the last couple of years as its just up the road from me and you couldnt want for more than the efforts Vince and his staff put in. I wish I had noticed there was a meet I would have joined you all, but I tend not to popst on here so frequently lately.
Lots of cracking shots from the day, good to see the Long eared owl putting in an appearance.
 
mrgubby said:
A couple more from me :)

#1 Full frame, taken with a 100mm macro. He was coming a bit close .....

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There really are some stunning images in this thread, but this has to be one of my favourites, love the intense look in owl's eyes (y)7
nice one Brian
 
By way of a bump have a closer look at Gizzmo ;)

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Gremlin said:
There really are some stunning images in this thread, but this has to be one of my favourites, love the intense look in owl's eyes (y)7
nice one Brian
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Thanks Ingrid, it looks intimidating full screen @ 24" :)

100% crop of an eye :eek:

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Cobra said:
By way of a bump have a closer look at Gizzmo ;)
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rather crispy image Chris, lovely definition in the feathers (y)
 
mrgubby said:
Thanks Ingrid, it looks intimidating full screen @ 24" :)
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I only have 19" here :( does that make me any less of a man ? Tog?

( you knew full well that someone was going to damn well say it
didn't you ? :D)

mrgubby said:
rather crispy image Chris, lovely definition in the feathers (y)
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Thanks Brian (y) I do rather like that 24-105 lens.
Its very versatile I find :cool:
 
Cobra said:
By way of a bump have a closer look at Gizzmo ;)
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Yes ok that's cracking image too of my favourites of the owls (y)

mrgubby said:
Thanks Ingrid, it looks intimidating full screen @ 24" :)
100% crop of an eye :eek:
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Wow that really is amazing Brian not sure I'd want to see it fulll size:D

Cobra said:
I only have 19" here :( does that make me any less of a man ? Tog?
( you knew full well that someone was going to damn well say it
didn't you ? :D)
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Oh do behave Mr Snake, you're supposed to set a good example now you're a mod :p
 
hypnotic said:
Has gone a bit quiet in here ... :shrug:

Another two from me ....
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I've got a couple more but you said I couldn't post them...........
 
That first one is a cracker Kev (y)
mrgubby said:
I've got a couple more but you said I couldn't post them...........
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The mind boggles
(we are not back to the blond stripper again are we?) :D
 
I was so tempted to post this and ask for an ID :D

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hypnotic said:
If that flippin' bird had been looking at you it would have been fantastic.

Cracking shot though .. (y)
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Some people are never happy :D

Cheers Kev, It was actually just on its way to the "stick"
so looking for a touch down ;)
 
That is a very beautifull bird there Cobra. That stick was quite small for it to land on not suprised he had to look hard.
Well heres from me.
The guys in action


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I love this golden Eagle

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There are some very nice photos in this thread, but for me the best two are way back in post #1.

It would be great to go back in the autumn and get some evening light. I notice that you can have Vince and the birds to yourself for 5 hours. Only snag is that it costs £300
 
Les Key said:
That is a very beautifull bird there Cobra. That stick was quite small for it to land on not suprised he had to look hard.
Well heres from me.
The guys in action
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Thanks Les,
Cracking Goldie with the thistle, it has a real Scottish feel to it (y)
bemcsa said:
It would be great to go back in the autumn and get some evening light. I notice that you can have Vince and the birds to yourself for 5 hours. Only snag is that it costs £300
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There was 8 of us and TBH we didn't loose anything by it.
Vince ( and his staff) were all very helpful in making sure everyone go the shots they wanted.
Get your self a little group, together, to spread the cost. you won't be disappointed :)
 
Cobra said:
Thanks Les,
Cracking Goldie with the thistle, it has a real Scottish feel to it (y)


There was 8 of us and TBH we didn't loose anything by it.
Vince ( and his staff) were all very helpful in making sure everyone go the shots they wanted.
Get your self a little group, together, to spread the cost. you won't be disappointed :)
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I have to second this, Ive been around 5 times with friends and each time has been brilliant, well worth the money, thoroughly enjoyable, different images due to seasonal changes and Vince/Juliette and co work so hard to ensure you get the light right and good shots - Vince isnt happy unless his customers are happy ;)
 
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