Make no noise.
Drop down.
Grab the prey.
Back into the shadows.
A split second, with no sound.
Grab And Go, Owl
Category Archives: Wildlife
Wildlife Photography
In The Shadows, Alligator
Taken as an Alligator emerged from the shadows. This particular spot rarely has any here.
The day before Ellen encountered him walking through the woods, towards this small swamp area. Now he has it all to himself, and the Owls.
Barred Owl, End Of Day
If you are going to photograph Owls it’s best to look first thing in the morning, or the end of the day. And of course that’s not when light is at it’s best. Lots of grain on this shot.
In this swamp if an Owl should sit in the middle, on an open branch, the green light shines through.
We may have shot from every angle around here and I think we are finally getting a handle on it. Just as the young start to fly and adults can wander where ever the like.
Skimmer Reflections
This Black Skimmer went by my, at this exact spot, twice. I know that because at the first opportunity he blew right by me. I caught nothing.
These were some of my first photographs of the day, I probably wasn’t ready for Skimmers (a joke).
The second time I tried letting up on my focus when he disappeared behind the salt grass. I picked it up again as the bird came out the other side. Ha! It worked.
The lens didn’t fight to find the bird going by. Saved by ‘back button focus’.
I use that method with Herons and Spanish Moss. However the difference is like shooting a snail and a rocket ship, LOL.
Black Skimmers In A Salt Marsh (2)
Salt grass grows in thick patches scattered through this large marsh. The Skimmers maneuvered between them easily, at high speed. An amazing feat.
Up until these shots they had been working side to side. I could grab quick photographs when they emerged between the grasses.
This time they surprised me and made a quick turn directly towards me. Focusing on a speedy bird in flight, from straight on is close to impossible.
As luck had it they banked a small amount to my right giving me a little bigger target. Previously I wrote about using the right gear for the job. This is an example of that.
These images were taken with a Canon 7D2, using a Sigma 150-600 C lens. Both items are made specifically for wildlife and sports photography.
Might Be Something To Eat, Owl
At this moment I was of no importance. Zero.
That swamp water below is filled with good things, an Owl just has to wait and watch.
Barred Owl hunting in a swamp.
Pelican, Eye To Eye
Like most people up north I have always been totally fascinated by Pelicans. They symbolized bright beaches, surf, even the sound and smell of the ocean.
Now, even when they fly by and look at me it hasn’t changed. Not one bit.
Baby Taking A Nap, Owl
While the adults were out hunting, in the heat, he napped.
Young Barred Owl.