On a Limb

Uploaded: March 09, 2012

Description

This Boreal owl hung around my backyard all day yesterday. It landed on my Lilac bush and I was able to get this shot right above it from my deck.

RAW / 1/1000sec / f8.0 / ISO 250 / Canon EF 100-400mm USM L at 120mm

*Animals*
03-09-2012

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 120.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Gary Enloe March 09, 2012

How cool Carrie. Great capture. I hear a owl behind my house but have never been lucky enough to spot him. I keep looking #1448625

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 10, 2012

What a super winner you have caught, Carrie.

UB. #10031377

Linda D. Lester level-classic March 10, 2012

AWESOME!!! A winner to me! #10031670

David M. Montero March 10, 2012

I like the addition of the branches for this shot. Being prepared for this chance encounter has really paid off for Carrie. Wonderful series! #10031944

Phyllis H. Burchett April 20, 2012

Fantastic series of owl images Carrie! #10101072

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