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Gary Fairhead
10th of March 2006 (Fri), 23:08
I often see birds doing a wing stretch...Herons, Redpolls Gulls and Ducks...all birds do it and so do Owls. Taken a week ago. Canon 200mm F2.8L and 1.4X tc

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dancinec
10th of March 2006 (Fri), 23:20
Another great owl shot Gary. It is amazing to think you are getting these shots with the 200 mm lens + 1.4 = 280 mm?
Mitcon
11th of March 2006 (Sat), 00:17
Yet another great shot of this fascinating bird Gary. Very nice and clear shot.
Dimitri_V
11th of March 2006 (Sat), 05:09
Good capture Gary.
I`ve also heard that by stretching they short out the feathers too.
cfcRebel
11th of March 2006 (Sat), 07:51
Great timing Gary! Bird strecthing wing always make a nice picture. :)
Gary Fairhead
11th of March 2006 (Sat), 13:32
Another great owl shot Gary. It is amazing to think you are getting these shots with the 200 mm lens + 1.4 = 280 mm?

These Owls are sometimes quite approachable, This one is quite tame and this is because they have little experience with humans. This one will soon ( if she has not already) retreat back into the deep north where she may not see another person until next Winter IF she returns. So the 200 and 1.4 for 280 mm has served me well providing I get close and especially if i get close and shoot low ISO ( cropping considerations). As long as the light is good, I will be giving the 200mm a well deserved rest as I just picked up a 400mm F 5.6 yesterday:D Thanks for the comments Dennis!
Gary Fairhead
11th of March 2006 (Sat), 13:33
Yet another great shot of this fascinating bird Gary. Very nice and clear shot.

Thanks and I hope your Network is back and running shortly!
Gary Fairhead
11th of March 2006 (Sat), 13:34
Good capture Gary.
I`ve also heard that by stretching they short out the feathers too.

That does make sense.......thanks mate!!:)
Gary Fairhead
11th of March 2006 (Sat), 13:35
Great timing Gary! Bird strecthing wing always make a nice picture. :)

Thanks and I just hope she is still around...has not been seen this week so far.
Paul A
11th of March 2006 (Sat), 13:54
Nice shots Gary, can't wait to see what you do with the new lens.
jlacoy82
11th of March 2006 (Sat), 14:08
Wow, nice capture. Were you waiting for this shot, or just got "lucky"? :)
clivingston
11th of March 2006 (Sat), 15:32
Wonderful shots . I cant wait to see the great gray through the new lens .
Gary Fairhead
11th of March 2006 (Sat), 22:17
Nice shots Gary, can't wait to see what you do with the new lens.

Thanks Paul......perhaps you have already seen my first post...just in and checking so I am not sure...so far I love the new lens.
Gary Fairhead
11th of March 2006 (Sat), 22:18
Wow, nice capture. Were you waiting for this shot, or just got "lucky"? :)

I was in the process of taking shots when the owl started doing the wing stretch which lated all of 3 -4 secs. Got lucky as i was not expecting this action:D , Thanks for the comment!
Gary Fairhead
11th of March 2006 (Sat), 22:20
Wonderful shots . I cant wait to see the great gray through the new lens .

Thanks clivingston.......I hope I get to do just that. Went this morning and late afternoon but no sign...hopefully the arrival of warm weather and red wing blackibirds was not a single for the owl's departure. I will keep looking!
busbyea
12th of March 2006 (Sun), 07:24
Good job capturing her in the act; pretty unique. Fairly good view of that large claw.
Well done Gary!
Gary Fairhead
12th of March 2006 (Sun), 09:01
Good job capturing her in the act; pretty unique. Fairly good view of that large claw.
Well done Gary!

Thanks Ted....went to see her twice yesterday. Several people showed up in the late afternoon but still no sign when I left,