I suppose if one sits at home looking out of the
window wishing the weather would clear then you could be in for a very long wait........
Although the torrential rain is not the perfect
conditions for photography it does offer something a little different, and
after several attempts/visits at getting some shots of "damp" owls finally
my patience was rewarded.
After plenty of playing around with shutter speeds and the depth of field "the shot" that I so desired with the falling rain was captured.
I have seen this behaviour before, but never this close! An owl with outstretched
wings having a bath in the rain.
Although owls are not great lovers of the rain they will tolorate it when there are juveniles to be fed. The conditions of late have certainly made it easy picking for food with all the worms in the grass, but still the occasional break was taken just to make sure there were no Buzzards overhead?
I rather like the soaking wet look, it makes a nice change, what do you think?
It certainly does make for lovely change - not that there was a problem with your previous images, of course. The coveted DOF shot with rain is magnificent.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are really great!
ReplyDeleteThey look very odd when wet. Great images Paul
ReplyDeleteA great set of images Paul, but that second one is stunning - even if it does make the owl look somewhat unattractive!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this lovely blog I apreciate all the time and hard work you put into it.
ReplyDeleteYou have done so much for the Leicestershire Owl count.
Alison Rhodes
Good 'on yer' for getting out there. They look slightly prehistoric wet. Stunning images Paul.
ReplyDeleteI know the new lens is working mate,but its also who's behind the lens,brill set of pics
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your comments guys, very kind!
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