danc Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 I had this photo e mailed to me today. It's the winner of the National Wildlife magazines 35th annual photo contest. Here's the caption that went with it. Kim Steininger Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania "I took this picture right before I ducked," says Steininger. On a bird-watching trip in Ontario , Canada , last winter, the network administrator noticed that one of the great gray owls she was photographing was staring back at her. "I didn't think anything of it until it started flying at me," she says. Before getting out of the way, Steininger captured this digital photo with a 500mm telephoto lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 AWESOME !!! I probably would have soiled my undies if I was staring at that owl coming right at me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 That is a pretty awesome shot of a Great Grey! Kinda odd not seeing any background though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nautifish Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Actually even though the shot of the owl is a great shot its the background that spoils the picture for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Incredible shot! If you stare at its head for awhile it starts to throw your eyes off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 That is a pretty awesome shot of a Great Grey! Kinda odd not seeing any background though. My thoughts too Ron...looks like a taxidermy job, shot with the lens tight to it's nose with a macro lens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted November 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Wow. You guys are critical. A one in a billion shot and you don't like the sky in the background? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Not being critical...just saying what it looks like. It's a great shot..just doesn't quite look right.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted November 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 I think that the Walleye in your avatar looks fake too Wayne. Are you sure that you actually caught it?? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Not being critical...just saying what it looks like. It's a great shot..just doesn't quite look right.. I'd have to agree with you Wayne. The background looks like one you would stand in front of when getting a school picture done. Cool pic though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 I was up in Northbay visiting my Mom a few years ago In april and had the pleasure of observing about 20 of these owls on one street in a little town called Bonfield.They are quite large birds.I have some shots of many just hanging out on telephone polls this was before we had a digital camera.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturgman Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) Well I for one think its a freakin awesome pic no matter what the backround looks like. I knew it was a definite skyshot when the image first apeared, Almost crapped my pants actually!! Awesome pic Danc Edited November 30, 2006 by sturgman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanD Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 The background might be snow and using a 500 prime that is super fast (f/4) will really do a job on the background. Two winters go when the GGO's stayed a while at Ile Bizard, I spent a lot of time up there looking and photographing them. Even managed a couple of "In your face" flight shots. Here is a link to a few of my GGO's- GGO's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisco Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Great photo! Thanks! That shot is about the last thing seen by a ....spruce hen, mouse, mole, snowshoe hare, ... before the ole landing gear goes down for the kill. Re the background, simply looks like an overcast day with snow on the ground to me. The 'stalking' eyes are really cool!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Pretty amazing shot. Whopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) Wow...amazing shot!!! And boy does the owl look PISSED OFF at you!!!! Edited November 30, 2006 by ccmtcanada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Unbelievable Shots Ian!!!!! But your backgrounds look fake.....................................LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pameladallaire Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Wow, Dan now you know to put a mouse on your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustink Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Pretty amazing pic! dk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted November 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Wow, Dan now you know to put a mouse on your head. I wish that I could take the credit for the photo Pam, but I can't. IanD. Your PBase gallery is fantastic. Thanks for sharing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 cool IanD. very cool...love the lens too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanD Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Thanks for the compliments folks. Nature photography is a wee bit of a hobby for me. Happy and glad to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Great pics IanD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Simply amazing! The owl and alot of other great shots are posted on their website......... Photo Contest Blyght Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted November 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Thanks Blyght. I had all of those photos e mailed to me but didn't feel like posting them all. Now everyone can see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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