During last nights venture out one of the owls allowed me some really close up views, during this period I took the opportunity to experiment with a few different camera settings. I was attempting to achieve a shallow depth of field where the owls eyes are in focus and the rest of its body and the background is nicely diffused (out of focus).
This owl was a perfect subject, it just perched there doing.......well nothing! Whilst I was trying out a few different things it started twitching in an unusual manner, it seemed to be gasping for a breath and kept opening it's beak, it was at this stage I realised it was regurgitating a pellet!
I just kept my finger on the shutter and rattled off a sequence of around 25 images, in this image (below) the tip of the pellet can just be seen!
Here it comes.....
A quick shake of the head.......
And pop.........out it came!
Your photo's are superb. The effort you're putting in watching these beautiful animals is uplifting.
ReplyDeleteDo you think you could add a page on what to look for when finding Little Owls?
ReplyDeleteexcellent close camera work Paul
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful images Paul. I always enjoy looking at your work.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant work again Paul. Well done!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks all for your comments.
ReplyDeleteDave H, I will do some thing soon!