Taken this afternoon in a friend's stables.It was very difficult, the bird was sitting in a dark corner, hidden behind some rafters. Anyway, I got about 20 photos, but because the bird didn't move much, only turned the head to look at me, one looks a bit like the next
just one more
M-L
Looks a bit grumpy, beautiful and thanks for posting
Dale Huonville, Tasmania
great shots there, thanks for sharing
kerry
great pics there thanks for sharing
kerry
I'm posting one more. I am very proud of those photos. The first time I have taken photos of any kind of Owl. Taken in difficult conditions, with good results. (I think
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The chest feathers of the Boobook are not blurry, they do look like that. Owls have those kind of feathers, that's why they can fly silently.
(just some small details: Shutter speed was 1/25 , Iso 1600 , no flash , handheld. Changed the exposure compensation)
M-L
Great shots and the difficulty probably made it all the more satisfying sue
Well done M-L, love the grumpy shots
I'm guessing the bird is used to people being in and out - probably took exception to intense scrutiny, almost as if it is saying
"oh, and what do YOU want, can't you see I need my rest. Just go away and leave me in peace"
Beautiful Bird!
Chris
I'm not sure the bird is used to people being in and out. To protect the bird, the area has been fenced off, and will only be opened again when the bird moves out. Only people they trust can have a look, not many others even know there is a Boobook, and I'm not going to tell anyone either. Where I live, there is a Powerful Owl and a Barking Owl in the bush, I know the trees they are in, but I don't go there either, nothings warrants to bother those birds. We only stayed in the barn for a few minutes. Good photos or bad photos, the birds are more important.
M-L
Fantastic , how wonderfull to get some shots of an owl
Neil
Well done and lucky girl! Great shots.
Kathiemt
Selby, Victoria
Thanks guys, we will go back there tomorrow. The bird might sit in a better spot to take photos? Although for him/her, that is a good spot
, away from people with cameras
M-L
I heard one of these last night and remembered this topic M-L. Excellent photos,much better then the other ones I saw online.
Oh wow! He/she is absolutely magnificent! How lucky of you to get to visit and get some great photos.
North Central Victoria
How did I miss this? What a magnificent looking bird - I never knew Boobooks were such a beautiful rich golden colour. Thanks for sharing M-L, lucky you!
West Coast Tasmania
WOW! I love these pictures! s/he sure does look grumpy but that just adds to the pictures.