A couple of burrowing owls

[Otavio]

Hi. Here are some shots of a couple of burrowing owls. They were shot this afternoon, close to sunset time, so light condition was not great. They were at the beach, not far from my house. They are probably hatching there. I could see their burrow, but didnt want to get too close, to avoid disturbing the possible chicks! Maybe I will go back there on Saturday (long before sunset, I hope!).

C&C welcomed, thanks for viewing!

#1 - 1/2000; ISO 3200; F number 5.6


#2 - 1/1250; ISO 1600; F number 5.6


#3 - 1/1250; ISO 3200; F number 5.6


#4 - Mr and Ms Burrowing! 1/1250; ISO 1600; F number 4.5


#5 - 1/1250; ISO 1600; F number 5.6


#6 - 1/2000; ISO 3200; F number 5.6

[Brownbear]

beautiful....

[jeeperman]

Fantastic, one of my favorite owls. If I had tp pick favorites...#3 and #5

[kaneohebud]

Otavio: These are brilliant! Well done. They are very cute little guys. You are very fortunate to have them so near. You've done a wonderful job in capturing them.

[Steve S]

Nicely done otavio!!!

[FlyingSquirrel]

Gorgeous shots of a fantastic species!

[mknittle]

Very nice Otávio. thanks.

[Otavio]

beautiful....

Thanks Christina.

[Dave Humphries]

Wow Otávio,

Brilliant series, they are so easy to miss in #4.

Excellent work,

[Otavio]

Fantastic, one of my favorite owls. If I had tp pick favorites...#3 and #5

Hi, Paul. Thanks for viewing. I am glad you liked them. Everytime I shoot an owl I cant avoid remembering you, as you are such a big owl fan! Cheers...

[Otavio]

Otavio: These are brilliant! Well done. They are very cute little guys. You are very fortunate to have them so near. You've done a wonderful job in capturing them.

Hello, Bud. Thanks for viewing and commenting! Cheers,

[Otavio]

Nicely done otavio!!!

Thank you very much, Steve. Kindest regards,

[Otavio]

Gorgeous shots of a fantastic species!

Thanks, Matt. I appreciate your feedback! Regards,

[Otavio]

Very nice Otávio. thanks.

Thank you Mark! Cheers.

[ClaudioG]

Wow...there eyes are incredible...always look like they know so much more than we do. Great images Ottavio . May mask what Iso settings and shutter speed you used,? And focusing if possible.

[jprzybyla]

Wonderful images, great capture Otavio. Your Burrowing Owls look identical to ones I captured earlier this year.

[Otavio]

Wow Otávio,

Brilliant series, they are so easy to miss in #4.

Excellent work,

Hello, Dave. I am glad you liked them. Thanks for the feedback! Regards...

[Otavio]

Wow...there eyes are incredible...always look like they know so much more than we do. Great images Ottavio . May mask what Iso settings and shutter speed you used,? And focusing if possible.

Hello, Claudio. No problem, I included the EXIF data over each image (post #1). All shot using shutter priority. ISO was a bit high because, as I explained, it was close to sunset time. I used ISO on auto mode, limited to 3200 (too noisy above that). Focus on auto mode, single center point. Matrix metering. UV filter used.

Thanks for viewing!

[Otavio]

Wonderful images, great capture Otavio. Your Burrowing Owls look identical to ones I captured earlier this year.

Thanks, Joe. Yes, they look pretty similar. I remember those ones you captured. Cheers,

[ClaudioG]

Thanks for the info Otavio..again..great images..#1 my favourite.