Snow owl in flight. Canon 1D Mark IV, 500mm f/4l IS w/2x, 1/500 sec @ f/8, ISO 800
I’ve had few chances to get a good photo of a snowly owl in flight, over the snowy tundra of Alaska’s north slope. On my last trip there many were spotted but this is the only one that I had a chance to photograph, and that was a long reach. I used my 500 with a 2x on a 1D, which makes a 1300mm lens. I even cropped this frame but still think it can produce a 16 x 24 inch print o.k. Net time, I’m hoping for something a little closer. They are truly majestic birds.
Great shot Patrick! I love how well camouflaged these birds are,stunning!
Chuck, I’m hoping for another chance at this shot in the next few days. Let’s see what happens.
Thanks Chuck
Fabulous!
Such a remarkable species — and it looks great in flight in this shot! I’ve recently relocated to Massachusetts, and a local wildlife refuge is supposed to have a good population of snowy owls during the winter. I’m fascinated by these birds and am hoping to have my first chance at photographing one once it starts snowing!
Your welcome Patrick, we get a pair or two of snowy owls here in the twin cities but they hang out @ the international airport & because of security you can’t really drive around or hang out should you find them without being ushered out of the area. Hope you get a even better shot of one of them in flight next time around.
Good luck & good shooting
Shalom
Chuck