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The acrobat


The acrobat
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Copyright: Lise De Serres (lizzie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 214 W: 0 N: 635] (2843)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-28
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Nikon 300mm VR 2.8D + TC 1.4X
Exposure: f/8, 1/640 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Superb Birds, Snowy Owls (Bubo scandiacus) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-16 8:52
Viewed: 587
Points: 58
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This shot was taking again at Mirabel when the sun was getting ready to disappeared!. As I was looking at him flying I was very surprised to see him attempting to land on these tiny branches. He did very successfully and stayed there for a very short while.
Quite big and being able to stay on these little branches made me giving this title!

Lise

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Hi Lise,

great shot!

TFS,
Luca

I am often surprised at snowy owls landing spots. They must be more fluff than substance! This is a beautiful image with fantastic side light. I love it. The background is beautiful too.

TFS
Evelynn : )

Salut Lise, salut voisine
C'est la pose qui manquait à ta série...
Très belle capture, excellente netteté et couleurs, j'adore.
Amicalement Robi

Hi Lise,
what a beautiful photo this one is and with such a great point of view too.Your exposure and field of depth are very good in this well exposed shot.I just love these birds and seeing it on those tiny twigs is simply amazing.Thanks for sharing this lovely bird. Bob

Our plump friend does not know its own weight, I'm afraid Lise, but your capture is again perfect my friend, the flattering warm illumination of the approaching sunset put a golden tinge on the feathers of this beautiful bird. A fine take indeed!
Cheers,
Mehmet

Hello Lise,
I'm surpised; landing on these tiny branches or is it taking off...
You got an extraordinary background as well.
Very good moment.
TFS
Annick

Hi Lise
Superb action shot
Nice color and light
Tfs jon

Cute title...we used to have air carriers offshore...The Enterprise one year and the jets practiced what they called touch and go exercises...where the plane would land and then take right off again...apply t to the owl and that is the appearance or w2hat I am reminded of.
Bob

Hi Lise,
What a beautiful shot! Nice details.
TFS
Wei

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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 3 N: 724] (3398)
  • [2008-03-16 9:56]

hi lise,
very nice picture.caught at the right time...very well executed.
TFS

Great shot with good composition, details and timing

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1043 W: 1 N: 4096] (13768)
  • [2008-03-16 11:53]

Hello Lise,
The heaviest owl is trying to land on the thinnest branch. Awesome details and exposure control make this an outstanding post. Thanks my friend for sharing.
Rick

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1988 W: 5 N: 5524] (20880)
  • [2008-03-16 12:44]

Hi Lise. As you say how can it stay on the tiny branches . good timing on your part to captured this one. a great pose. once a gain good detail against the blue sky. well doen TFS.
Nick..

Hello Lise,
This is a wonderful image!
A diffucult exposure is well managed, with fine texture in the white parts...
The moment is frozen at the right second, creating a well balanced, dynamic composition!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2036 W: 6 N: 2017] (13253)
  • [2008-03-16 13:54]

Hola amiga,
preciosa captura,
hermoso pov, color y excelente acción.
saludos Lise

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  • Heaven Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 456 W: 84 N: 863] (3223)
  • [2008-03-16 14:02]

Hi Lise!

To be at the right place at the right moment is one thing, the other one is to take a perfect picture like this one. It's superb, from the technical side as well as from its expression.

Kind regards

Markus

Bonsoir Lise,

Très belle photo, composition réussie, dynamique, éclairage avantageux! Merci,

Eugène

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  • tasos Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 13 W: 0 N: 18] (191)
  • [2008-03-16 15:38]

Superb photo!
Very nice light and backgrounnd

Thanks for sharing,
Tasos

bonjour Lise

c'est l'une des plus belle photo de notre vedette de Mirabel,
quelle superbe timing pour avoir cliqué la caméra
à cette instant-là, superbes détails de son beau plumage, TFS

Asbed

Spettacolare immagine, meravigliosi momento di cattura e composizione, molto belli i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 623 W: 42 N: 1142] (3696)
  • [2008-03-16 17:20]

Hi Lise,
Just beautiful, the right place, at the right time, perfect shot :)

Hello Lise,
Great shot, fantastic composition and timing, superb colors and contrast, excellent sharpness and very good depth of field, his eyes are so beautiful.
Angela

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3069 W: 231 N: 5857] (19698)
  • [2008-03-16 21:46]

A lovely pose you have caught, Lise.
Quite an acrobat indeed.
He seems so stocky and ungainly,
though I am sure he is a very adept flyer.
Great eye contact.
TFs. : )

Who would think this heavy bird could do that?
I find the lighting superb Lise.
This is fantastic action with such good focus.
I guess this is one year we won't see any snowy owls around here.
Leaving it up to you. TFS
Doug

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  • RP1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 163 W: 1 N: 124] (1966)
  • [2008-03-17 2:03]

Bonjour Lise,
Quelle belle photo! Le harfang dans toute sa splendeur. J'aime le BG ou on voit la forêt en arrière plan. La composition est super.
Félicitation,
Roger

hi lise!
wow this one is very beautiful!
congrat!

great capture!wonderful sharpness and detail .beautiful colors!great composition!

Hello Lise. Your shots at birds are all flawless. The sharpness and clarity is amazing here for a bird in flight. The muted background is stunning and the twigs adds perspective to the composition. Top quality first class image and I like this. Please allow me to add this to my personal theme. Regards. Jusni

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2339 W: 59 N: 3777] (12120)
  • [2008-03-21 2:16]

Hi Lise,
Light, color tones, POV, composition and the pose you caught look so nice. TFS
Have a nice weekend,
Selen

Beautiful shot Lise - it's a stunning capture of the owl with great DOF too.
cheers
Leon

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