These shots were taken under winter blah skies 5 days ago ( Dec 28.) Did what I could under dark skies and I am now considering flash and beamer for next winter when the days are like this.
The subject is the Northern Hawk Owl who is visiting our area this winter, About the size of a small crow, they are daylight hunters and will feed on mice mostly but also small birds this time of year. This one was sitting on top of a small tree ( the stick) right over the road ( I drove under him before I realised what he was). This gave him a view of two fields and he was busy checking both sides for opportunities. The wind was extremely cold but he appeared comfortable on his perch. Taken with the Canon 200mm F2.8L and Canon 1.4X tc.
Fluff ball from the rear
Who needs eyes in the back of their head?
