Barn Owl

[kaz10]

I know this one will not be to everyones taste because of the wire, it was taken just as the light was fading and to me is a natural shot (which I much prefer ) and thats where he was resting on a typical countryside post. So I used the wire to aid the composition but I do wish they would tidy up wire that is left like this though incase of any danger to wildlife.

 

[twitcher]

Lovely natural shot karen,i really do love these birds they are one of my favorites.

 

[AndrewA123]

As always Karen, a joy to look at your work, Like yourself I prefer the more "natural" shots, and this is a cracker!

The wire, to me is a nice addition as it shows more of the environment, we've all seen these posts before (without the owl )

Lovely composition too, As said, wonderful!

 

[Trev4]

I agree with you that the wire looks a real wildlife hazard, and is a distraction in the picture. The owl on the other hand is a lovely picture, it must be so good to see one like this, the dark BG adds to the shot because they are nocturnal so this all works, a beautiful creature and well taken Kaz

 

[pikingpirate]

at least its not the dreaded barbed wire really like this kaz very natural nicely captured
regards ian

 

[Alan McFadyen]

Another beauty. Like the post and the wires as they add to it I think.

 

[IanT74]

Agree - nice composition and lovely capture of the bird.
I am still to photograph the Barn Owl myself - one of my goals!
Kind regards
Ian

 

[artyman]

Looks like the last light of the day, nice one despite the wire.

 

[jm2]

Looks like the last light of the day, nice one despite the wire.

+1

 

[lost]

You have done everything you can with the composition sometimes it's just where they land i don't mind it myself, i actually quite like it
Regards
Richard

 

[moochas]

doesnt bother me one bit, as you said kaz, its their natural environment. lovely shot again

 

[milto]

some day i hope to take a photo like that cracker

 

[PIKEMAN]

I like it Kaz we are all guilty of the full frame shot but sometimes it's nice too see a environment image, composition work's well

 

[kaz10]

Thanks everyone

 

[jc55]

I like the whole comp Kaz,really nice

 

[Rustydon]

Beautiful shot, Karen - I agree about the owl in its natural environment, and the timing.

Russ

 

[bosschat]

This is a lovely photograph. The wire does add to the excellent natural feel. I love these birds (all raptors really) so thanks for sharing this.

 

[rackhs]

lovely shot Kaz. The wire doesn't bother me personally from a picture point of view, just a wildlife side of things!

Really nice capture tho!