Barn Owl-Tyto alba

© Jeroen Stel

Barn Owl-Tyto alba

Uploaded: April 25, 2008

Description

Today was a dream come true when I received a tip about this Barn Owl wich hunts in the late afternoon. This is an extreme rarity as Barn Owls never hunt during the day in The Netherlands.

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Canon Eos 1D Mark3
Shutter speed: 1/100 sec
Aperture: F 10
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation: - 2/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: -
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 500
Lens: Canon 600mm F4 + 1,4 x TC
Focal length:840 mm
AF mode: Auto Focus
On tripod and Wimberley sidekick
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening

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www.jeroenstel.com
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Comments

April 25, 2008

This is just brilliant, what a catch, such great focus and what a beautiful owl, lucky you to see this and record it forever.....Josie #908044

Lynn M. Whitt April 25, 2008

great shot, beautiful owl.... #5838965

Jennifer L. Alder April 25, 2008

Fabulous! #5839098

Michael G. Marshall April 25, 2008

Magnificent image Jeroen! Wonderful detail, color, light and dof! Michael #5839130

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