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Preparing for the Winter Olympics


Preparing for the Winter Olympics
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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: 2008-03-02
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Nikon 300mm VR 2.8D + TC 1.4X
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/2000 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Snowy Owls (Bubo scandiacus) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-03 12:29
Viewed: 627
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Yes, again the snowy but this time he's preparing for the Winter Game in 2010 for the discipline Ski Jump!!!!!
On a more serious note , this picture was taken this past Sunday under a magnificent sunny day and quite early before it got very crowded with so many photographers!
Not much time to see him as they will all leave soon for the Arctic!

Lise
(this picture is probably part of a sequence of 3 showing how far he jumped!!)
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Hello Lise,
another great shot of of the owl, great series you sharing with us. Excellent images with wonderful poses of the snowy owl.
TFS..Sky

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1993 W: 5 N: 5571] (21050)
  • [2008-03-03 13:02]

Hi Lise. He looks as if he is enjoying all the fuss , I like the pose with his head turned and an eye on you. great detail . your shot shows the large wingwide open. great picture. well done TFS.
Nick..

Un'altra bellissima immagine del gufo delle nevi, ormai il rapporto e l'intesa con questo splendido rapace è tale che ti offre sorprendenti esibizioni. Complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2042 W: 6 N: 2025] (13277)
  • [2008-03-03 14:00]

Hola Lise,
preciosa captura,
efectivo trabajo,
nitidez exclente y detalles,
saludos

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1022 W: 5 N: 2802] (10144)
  • [2008-03-03 14:46]

Hi Lise.
Iam sure he is going to win a gold medal.
Nice photo, very sharp and great note Lise.
Iwill be waiting for the rest of them.
Saludos My friend
Luis52.

Just when I think you have posted the best of the series...you post another...and now I am tied with myself for which is the best one...but I really like the pose on this because it is so different and gives me pause to stop and read and think! Great series you have here!
bob

wonderful timing to get this image,great pose and a very good overall composition,TFS.

bonjour Lise

c'est l'une de tes 3 plus belles ou je dirais plutôt meilleure photo
de la série des Harfangs, le titre va magnifiquement bien
avec l'image, j'aimes cette couleur naturelle de la neige,
excellent POV et cadrage, et ce eye-contact WOW !

TFS

Asbed
p.s. comme tu as pu le constater j'y étais aussi dimanche dernier
je vais te répondre à ta critique plus tard en soirée

Hi Lizzie,
An extremely nice action capture, the suspended movement was skillfully done and produced optimal results. I will be expecting to see this aerial athlete competing in the 2010 winter sports competition. TFS :)

Lise,

It looks like you are using the winter to its fullest potential. You've got some great photo opportunities and you are using them fully! Good for you.
That's a great capture. I find the pose and the look on his face fascinating. Very unique. It is as if he is asking you if the 'jump' is good enough. Great stuff.

Regards,

Martin

Hello Lise,
Fantastic shot, excellent pose and great timing, beautiful colors and contrast, very good sharpness and nice depth of field.
Angela

Hi Lise,
a very fine shot of the beautiful owl.
Well composed with good exposure and fine details.
No complains this time. ;-)

Well done.

Great action shot Lise! Everything is so sharp. I love the bits of disturbed snow he kicked up. This is a special image. Nice work.

TFS
Evelynn ; )

Coucou Lise,
superbe photo prise juste au bon moment,
j'aime beaucoup les traces de neige qui suivent la chouette,
bravo, c'est une excellente publication,
amitiés,
Pat

another great shot of this amazing bird! TFS Ori

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2351 W: 61 N: 3811] (12226)
  • [2008-03-03 23:45]

Hi Lise,
I liked this series with this extremely handsome model of yours. This is a very nice moment you captured. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

What is the category Lise, it looks like a hurdle sprint but a "hurdle flight" is more likely! Thanks for this recurrent beauty my friend.
Cheers,
Mehmet

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  • RP1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 165 W: 1 N: 124] (1982)
  • [2008-03-04 13:36]

Salut Lise,
Superbe photo d'une envolée. Pas facile à suivre ces harfangs avec toute cette neige. Beau travail.
Félicitation,
Roger

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1049 W: 1 N: 4160] (13980)
  • [2008-03-05 15:13]

Hello Lise,
You have captured him superbly as he launches himself over the straw bails. Colors and details captured are excellent Lise, thank you.
Rick

I like the fact the little snow drops are visible under the claws.
This is very good stop action Lise.
More please.

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