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tourofnatureBarn Owl Hunting

Published: 2013-01-17 01:39:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 19129; Favourites: 2083; Downloads: 0
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Description A Barn Owl stalking above the rolling sagebrush on the causeway of Antelope Island State Park. I love the muted colors of the Barn Owl, and they are a beautiful bird in flight.

To capture this shot I was driving down the road with my lens hanging out window, steering with my knees trying to keep the correct speed alongside the owl in flight. If you find yourself on the causeway and you see a red car with a lens hanging out the window swerving all over the road, please do not call the authorities.

My brain about exploded from the multi-tasking! Gauging speed, making sure my lens was auto focusing on the owl, staying somewhat on the road, thinking through shutter speeds, reading the light, it was a lot to handle, but a blast to shoot. I was relieved to see I had gotten some in focus when I got home.


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RA-Meenan [2013-09-24 15:54:46 +0000 UTC]

Barn owls are so beautiful. I love them. ^^ Great capture!

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Birdie121 [2013-09-24 15:27:24 +0000 UTC]

Wow, the detail and sharpness are amazing! A wonderful photo of a beautiful and unique creature.

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LunaMallroy16016Luna [2013-09-24 15:11:10 +0000 UTC]

It's really cute! Great job!

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slingshotmama1950 [2013-09-24 14:54:18 +0000 UTC]

lovey work..I always wanted to be a photographer...  

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LibbyKeppen [2013-09-24 14:14:33 +0000 UTC]

From the story, it sounds like you need an assistant! Great shot, but be careful!  We can't have you getting hurt and depriving us of more beautiful shots like this one.

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SparkleFairyMangoFsh [2013-09-24 14:13:26 +0000 UTC]

so pretty
grats on the DD!

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SparkleFairyMangoFsh In reply to SparkleFairyMangoFsh [2013-09-24 14:13:54 +0000 UTC]

wrong emote

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DilWhopp [2013-09-24 14:05:07 +0000 UTC]

Must have been a really interesting sight to see you driving down the road doing this, but your tenacity paid off. This is a very beautiful picture.

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Fractaldragon [2013-09-24 14:01:41 +0000 UTC]

Nice shot! And you're just a touch insane, based on your commentary. If I'm ever in that place on that causeway, you can be sure I will stay out of your way (I'd hate to spoil a shot!) Congrats on the DD!

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yanshee [2013-09-24 13:23:32 +0000 UTC]

Stunning shot ! Congrats on the DD !

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Princessvegata [2013-09-24 12:37:42 +0000 UTC]

A great picture of an owl in flight.

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SweetsAndCharades [2013-09-24 12:01:35 +0000 UTC]

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robson666 [2013-09-24 11:45:45 +0000 UTC]

congratulations to the well deserved Daily Deviation

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Lintu47 [2013-09-24 11:05:56 +0000 UTC]

    Congrats on the DD!
    Have a nice day!

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IllyDragonfly [2013-09-24 10:33:56 +0000 UTC]

Oh my God, you could have a car accident! Luckily you didn't and have a GREAT shot!

I fell from the bike when tried to catch a phasian which was a meter far from me!

Taking photos is dangerous! 

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YumeNox [2013-09-24 10:10:39 +0000 UTC]

wonderfull shot !

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LissieBull [2013-09-24 08:55:12 +0000 UTC]

Simply stunning

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TornadoWraith88 [2013-09-24 08:51:32 +0000 UTC]

I love how squinty it is, pssh. <3

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dreamswoman [2013-09-24 08:42:34 +0000 UTC]

So sweet! I really like it!

Congrats for the dd!

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Blue-Uncia [2013-09-24 07:51:13 +0000 UTC]

Well look at that! Great shot there, and the description made me laugh.

I really thought they had longer bodies, though.

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MARX77 [2013-09-24 07:35:19 +0000 UTC]

I think he just broke the sound barrier!

Excellent shot! Congrats!!

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SAVALISTE [2013-09-24 07:17:53 +0000 UTC]

amazing capture, congratz on DD!!

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ravennyxrayn [2013-09-24 07:05:21 +0000 UTC]

Looks like a flying loaf

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davincipoppalag [2013-09-24 07:03:10 +0000 UTC]

Hey congratulations on the DD Wayson!!

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Charlene-Art [2013-09-07 13:36:13 +0000 UTC]

A brilliant capture. Don't advocate that driving but amazing work!

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SoldierToger [2013-08-19 05:12:52 +0000 UTC]

Awesome shot.

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cassannder [2013-07-10 07:35:53 +0000 UTC]

Oh my gosh, its cute puffy face!

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tourofnature In reply to cassannder [2013-07-18 17:47:58 +0000 UTC]

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Fb-PHE13 [2013-06-25 23:38:14 +0000 UTC]

That is a beautiful shot! And owl!

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CanadianRy In reply to ??? [2013-05-24 13:24:06 +0000 UTC]

I have featured this photo in my latest journal [link]

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ariseandrejoice In reply to ??? [2013-03-17 19:07:06 +0000 UTC]

An amazing story - can't believe you were able to get shot under those conditions! Awesome.

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rainylake In reply to ??? [2013-02-28 00:59:28 +0000 UTC]

Hi there! You have been featured here: [link]

Have a great day.

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Mansfield114 [2013-02-20 14:04:41 +0000 UTC]

stunning shot!

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DsyncStudios [2013-02-20 03:10:41 +0000 UTC]

Hi there! Your wonderful picture has been featured !

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mydigitalmind [2013-02-01 13:33:21 +0000 UTC]

Hello Your photo has been featured as one of #Bird-Photography 's top submissions in January - it was available on our homepage for a week and is also featured in our news article found here: [link]

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plumita1 [2013-02-01 03:40:56 +0000 UTC]

Amazing capture

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buhobotija [2013-02-01 01:03:11 +0000 UTC]

beautiful work.

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djlampkins [2013-02-01 00:56:15 +0000 UTC]

Outstanding!

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JaclynTanemura In reply to ??? [2013-01-25 20:46:17 +0000 UTC]

Your incredible work has been featured here [link]

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GatitaZ [2013-01-23 21:30:10 +0000 UTC]

Definitely worth it

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NorthOne [2013-01-22 20:18:22 +0000 UTC]

Nice!

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Paul-Gulliver [2013-01-22 11:46:03 +0000 UTC]

Great photo, hope the other road users think it was all worthwhile

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DeviantTeddine [2013-01-22 07:17:58 +0000 UTC]

What a nice profile... Great shot !

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nicoletaggart [2013-01-21 22:22:06 +0000 UTC]

Great shot! Glad you didn't die.

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MarietteBerndsen [2013-01-21 17:17:01 +0000 UTC]

Wòw

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RezzanATAKOL [2013-01-20 21:09:24 +0000 UTC]

Wondrous!

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TheOwlQueen97 [2013-01-19 20:17:05 +0000 UTC]

Seems like it took a lot of work to get this shot! The owl is gorgeous though; he looks sleek and fluffy at the same time

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barcon53 [2013-01-19 14:27:40 +0000 UTC]

I can't believe it! What a marvelous capture and to read about how you did it... Wow! You have wonderful skills, that's all I can say.....

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TaGiRoCkS [2013-01-19 11:47:25 +0000 UTC]

amazing story. glad you got the shot

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stellartcorsica [2013-01-18 09:37:21 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful

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