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Eurasian Tawny Owl-Strix Aluco

BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner

Eurasian Tawny Owl-Strix Aluco
Hi Guys,

After 3 days of staking out an old tree to try to shoot some Tawny Owl images i'd finally got the job done this morning!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Canon 20D
Shutter speed: 1/100 sec
Aperture: F 6,3
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: - 1 1/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: no
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: Continuous: frame 1
ISO: 400
Lens: 500mm F4.5+1.7 x TC
Focal length:1360 mm
AF mode: Auto Focus
Full Frame
On tripod with Wimberley Sidekick
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening
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Marta J. Baldwin

Great capture Jeroen! You are a very committed photographer!

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March 07, 2007

Joan Kocak

so well worth the wait! your work is amazingly beautiful and shows a true and deep appreciation for nature-

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March 07, 2007

Marianne Fortin

Beautiful owl and wonderful texture!

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March 07, 2007

Susan M. Hembree

Wonderful photo, Joroen!

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March 07, 2007

Joan Kocak

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS JEROEN, WELL-DESERVED-

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April 24, 2007

- Kay E. Mahoney

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Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round.

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April 24, 2007

- Janine Russell

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Jeroen, excellent tones, detail, textures and lighting; congratulations on your Second Place Win!

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April 25, 2007

Susan M. Hembree

Very well deserved win, Jeroen! Congratulations!