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08-DEC-2008 Hank v/d Velde

20081208 210 Northern Hawk Owl.jpg

Gatineau, Quebec

My first Northern Hawk Owl cont'd. A very accommodating owl. It wasn't spooked by 5 to 8 photographers pointing their collective artillery at him/her. It changed perches several times from the top of hydro wires to various trees. It even caught a mouse or a mole, flew away with it and returned within a short time. In the above image, he/she does seem a bit upset at our disturbing it's sleep (I think). Perhaps it is just concentrating on catching an other mouse and simply wants us to go away.

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
1/400s f/10.0 at 500.0mm iso320 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time08-Dec-2008 10:59:00
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D300
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length500 mm
Exposure Time1/400 sec
Aperturef/10
ISO Equivalent320
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programprogram (2)
Focus Distance

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Range View 20-Apr-2012 01:29
Wonderful light and great pose!
Barbara
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)25-Sep-2010 22:52
My favorite tonight! Vote
Paolo
Liz Bickel17-Dec-2008 04:29
I love this image!!!
silvia marmori16-Dec-2008 10:41
perfectly done!.. just the right instant to catch that pose...
such attitude and glance!
Chris Spracklen16-Dec-2008 08:22
Faultless image, with the owl showing some real character, Hank.
Great shot, my friend. (V)
Art Parnell16-Dec-2008 04:02
You caught a great pose on this hawk owl, Hank. Very detailed as well.
Huib Tom15-Dec-2008 17:04
Another one! V!
Lieve Snellings15-Dec-2008 04:12
very beautiful photo Hank, v
Yi Feng15-Dec-2008 03:41
Another great shot. Love the intensive looking! V
Tom Torbert15-Dec-2008 02:58
Great shot.. Lots of Action... V
Jean D15-Dec-2008 02:51
Lovely capture of this NHO which likes to pose, Hank! ~V~
Len15-Dec-2008 00:35
Really well defined Hank-It,s going for that mouse?? B.V.
Bryan Murahashi14-Dec-2008 17:46
A terrfic capture of this accomodating owl.
bill friedlander14-Dec-2008 17:25
Another great bird shot. Beautiful expression and pose, and nothing distracting in the background. V
Jim Coffman14-Dec-2008 16:52
Another great owl shot Hank. Well done.V
Guest 14-Dec-2008 16:50
Nice one Hank.
jychamberland14-Dec-2008 16:21
excellent capture and pose Hank.
Michel Jasmin14-Dec-2008 15:35
Beautiful bird, excellent shot
Janet Forjan-Freedman14-Dec-2008 14:34
I love the posturing you captured and the beautifully displayed tail-feathers!
Char14-Dec-2008 14:32
Hi Hank,
A wonderful capture! Very details and perfect. \/
Shelly- VA Beach14-Dec-2008 14:01
The right time, the right place made for an excellent capture! ~V
Steve Morris14-Dec-2008 10:49
Beautiful owl shot - the expression and pose are superb!BV
Guest 14-Dec-2008 10:24
Wow! I agrre with the rest, a great opportunity and you took full advantage, V!!
Tom Munson14-Dec-2008 06:10
WOW Hank. Love that pose. Great shot.
Carol Rollins14-Dec-2008 05:44
A fantastic sighting Hank and you took great advantage of the photo opportunites here.
Gorgeous shot. CB
January Grey14-Dec-2008 05:42
Or maybe it just wanted to be a star on PBase? Beautiful capture, Hank! V~
Guest 14-Dec-2008 04:54
Fantastic image, Hank. The composition and determined look are superb. V
lou_rozensteins14-Dec-2008 04:48
A beautiful shot. The pose is active, and the detail and light are both superb. Very well done. Voted.
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