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Copyright: Aivar Mikko (metcher) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 12 N: 968] (4115)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-25
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 350D, Canon EF 300 f4L
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/800 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds., Birds of Africa, Birds of South America, BIRDS OF AMERICA, Birds of Europe, Birds of Europe II, some blood, but it's nature, The predator with the Prey [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-04-09 7:16
Viewed: 989
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
These pale, nearly worldwide, birds are closely associated with man through their traditional use in the Old World of barn lofts and church steeples as nesting sites. Although widely known beforehand, it was in 1769 when the Barn Owl was first officially described by Giovanni Scopoli, an Italian naturalist. The species name "alba" also refers to the colour white. Other names for the Barn Owl have included Monkey-faced Owl, Ghost Owl, Church Owl, Death Owl, Hissing Owl, Hobgoblin or Hobby Owl, Golden Owl, Silver Owl, White Owl, Night Owl, Rat Owl, Scritch Owl, Screech Owl, Straw Owl, Barnyard Owl and Delicate Owl.
Description: The Upperparts are light grey with numerous fine dark lines and scattered pale spots on the feathers. There are buff markings on wings and on the back. The underparts are white with a few black spots, occasionally none. Feathering on the lower legs may be sparse. The heart-shaped facial disc is white with a brownish edge, with brown marks at the front of the eyes, which have a black iris. Its beak is off-white and the feet are yellowish-white to brownish. Males and females are similar in size and colour, females and juveniles are generally more densely spotted.
Size: Female: Length 34-40cm (13.5-15.5") Wingspan 110cm (43") Weight 570g (20oz)
Male: Length 32-38cm (12.5-15") Wingspan 107cm (42") Weight 470g (15.5oz)
Habits: Generally nocturnal, although it is not uncommon to see this species emerge at dusk or be active at dawn, occasionally being seen in flight during full daylight. Flight is noiseless, with wingbeats interrupted by gliding.
Voice: The Barn Owl calls infrequently, the usual call being a drawn-out rasping screech. The courtship call of male at nest is a shrill repetitive twittering. Adults returning to a nest may give a low, frog-like croak. When surprised in its roosting hollow or nest, it makes hissing and rasping noises and snapping sounds that are often called bill snapping, but possibly made by clicking the tongue.
Hunting & Food: Barn Owls specialise in hunting small ground mammals, and the vast majority of their food consists of small rodents. Voles (field mice) are an important food item, as well as pocket gophers, shrews, mice and rats. Barn Owls breed rapidly in response to mouse plagues. Other prey may include baby rabbits, bats, frogs, lizards, birds and insects. Prey are usually located by quartering up and down likely looking land - particularly open grassland. They also use low perches such as fence posts to seek quarry.
Source: http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Tyto&species=alba
Parque de Ciencias, ISO 200
sAner, kessi, greenpinkorange, SkyF, cicindela, fartash, Alex99, MMM, jaycee, Tamrock, Glint, SelenE, pablominto, stevkds has marked this note useful
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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5739)
  • [2007-04-09 7:21]

Hi Aivar,
magnifique image, juste au moment du repas. La netteté est géniale, la composition naturelle.

tfs

Stunning picture, a bit grouse but excelant detail, light and composition
I like it.
Johan

Hi Aivar,
Nice shot.
Great Barn Owl portrait.
I like these light grey colours...
TFS
Annick

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1654 W: 79 N: 1456] (4742)
  • [2007-04-09 8:06]

Excellent capture. Very well composed and great details. Well done!

Regards,
Pieter

very nice shot...and amazing...
congratulation

wow.. awesome sharpness and detail.
what is that it is holding?
a good shot with nice closeup composition and colors.
steph

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  • kessi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 88 W: 5 N: 75] (221)
  • [2007-04-09 8:41]

Hi Aivar, Stunning picture. I like the light on the face. It brings out the softness of the feathers. The colours on the shoulder and head are beautiful. Excellent photo. Regards, Irmgard

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2007-04-09 8:44]

Hello Aivar,
wonderful portraitof this owl with its prey. Excellent sharpness and the colors are very nice. The perfect crop makes for an excellent composition.
TFS..Sky

Hello Aivar!
Nice portrait of owl with the prey. Datails, POV and DOF are really good. I like also the note.
Best greetings,
Radomir

Hello Aivar
What a great shot of this wonderful Owl,
Perfect sharpness and lighting,
Fantastic colors,Welldone.

Regards
Fartash

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3030 W: 148 N: 4521] (14603)
  • [2007-04-09 9:37]

Hi Aivar.
You have shared a really terrific shot. Excellent 3D-effect, reproduction of all details including plumage of the owl, prey, colours and illumination are simply outstanding as well as wonderful BG and amazing cropping. Great picture. My congratulations and BRAVO. TFS and best regards.
Alexei.

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 751 W: 0 N: 1506] (6872)
  • [2007-04-09 9:54]

Hell oaivar
Excellent capture ,very sharp with good color .I like your POV and DOF.Perfect composition of a nature picture.
TFS Michel

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 530 W: 6 N: 340] (936)
  • [2007-04-09 10:05]

Hello Aivar,
Terrific shot with the prey. Sharpness, contrast, exposyre are first-rate. Very well done. Regards,
Hakan

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1778 W: 8 N: 4605] (14893)
  • [2007-04-09 10:49]

Hi Aivar,

You took full advantage of a fantastic opportunity. The owl is wonderful. Sharp with beautiful details looking very proud of his catch. His meal is aaaaaaagh!

Jane

hello aivar!
great capture in a really
nice situation,sharp and
with fine exposure and
good composition!
great work!

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  • Glint Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 39 W: 0 N: 50] (311)
  • [2007-04-09 11:22]

hello Aivar,
You did so well to capture this handsome bird. Not only that but you captured it doing what is was designed to do! It is a bird of prey and your shot demonstrates this.
well done
bev

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  • trinko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 610 W: 83 N: 324] (4310)
  • [2007-04-09 11:56]

great focus good DOF very intresting subject with the animal feeding.

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2339 W: 59 N: 3778] (12122)
  • [2007-04-09 12:57]

Hi Aviar,
Very good and sharp portrait of the Barn Owl with his prey. Well done and TFS
Selen

Hi aivar,

A real good shot,The composition and details are fantastic,A real good capture and framing.

Tfs

Pawan

Hello Aivar,
It is a fine capture of a lovely bird!
Excellent details in the plumage, fine colours too...
Well framed with a 100% non-intrusive background!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Excellent close-up of this predator reaping the benefits of its kill.

I looked at this earlier when I just so happen to be eating, I had to switch it off so I wouldn't ruin my appetite. Very nice Metcher. :)

Hi Aivar.
Amazing photo.
Technically perfect picture.
Excellent composition.
Interesting motive.
Very pure and sharp shot.
Parades. tfs. Stev

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  • pirate Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 450 W: 100 N: 572] (2879)
  • [2007-04-09 18:20]

Hi
As the prey is a one-day-chick, I wonder if it was taken in captivity.
Just a question, I am new and I do not know if captive birds are allowed or encouraged.
Picture is great anyway.
Tom

bonjour aivar
au menu:emincé de viande cru.
excellente photo,parfaitement nette et detaillée.tres bien exposée et l'action est...sympa.
laurent

Nice shot. You have captured a great moment. Sharply focussed and good details.

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