Snowy Owl at Sunset plus Website Updates
I think this is my favorite photograph from our entire trip. This is the snowy owl that Chris and I found in Massachusetts, just one day before returning home to New Jersey. We spent about an hour with this beautiful bird, photographing him until after the sun went down. For this photo, I got really low and shot with my aperture wide open to blur the foreground and create a dreamy effect. My ballhead had locked up earlier in the day (frozen thanks to the cold temperatures) so I was forced to shoot handheld. In order to ensure as sharp a shot as possible, I braced my hands against my knees and the legs of my tripod, and shot several frames at a time in burst mode. Luckily, the technique worked pretty well and I was able to get many sharp shots, some at speeds of only 1/30th of a second!
I’ve been busy all day working on photography related things at the computer. I’ve added five new bird photographs to my website, most from before my trip, including three new species (Worm-eating Warbler, Downy Woodpecker, and Red-tailed Hawk). I’ve also updated my bio and stock lists, and added a FAQs page (accessible from my newly updated bio). Check them out at www.karipost.com.
Canon 1D Mark II N, 300mm f/2.8L IS, 2x converter, 1/200s, f/5.6, ISO 640, full frame, handheld, natural light, minimal processing. To order this print, purchase stock rights, or view other photos I have for sale, please visit my website at www.karipost.com.
In: Recent and Random Photos, Website Updates and News
on February 16, 2009 at 9:30 am
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Kari,
It’s my fav too. This is the type of photo that to me just stands out and I could look at all day.
Great work!
Grant
on February 17, 2009 at 1:06 pm
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That is absolutely beautiful, Kari. Excellent capture!
on February 27, 2009 at 4:55 pm
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I agree Vito, this is beautiful. I really envy you Kari. I love Snowy owls but only get to see them in captivity. I would love to have a chance of a photo like this.
on March 3, 2009 at 9:58 pm
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Thank you all very much for your comments. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite images and will end up in my portfolio in a future update to the website.