Nikon D3200

Challenge #48 in the variable subjects II series. Hosted by Lext123.

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Any picture taken with a Nikon D3200

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Announced:

Saturday, 15th September, 2012 (GMT)

Submissions:

Saturday, 22nd September, 2012 – Friday, 28th September, 2012 (GMT)

Voting:

Saturday, 29th September, 2012 – Friday, 5th October, 2012 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Keep as close as possible to what would be an honest sample picture for this camera model.

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

No snapshots
Pictures must contain a full Exif, IPTC or XMP metadata record.
Providing lens information is mandatory (in preparation of uploading, in phase 3 in the “Submit photo to challenges” window, use the special "Lens" button)
Please make sure that the optics used match up with the quality of the camera.
The use of external optical filters or optical converters is not allowed.
(glass-less macro rings or -bellows is fine, as well as reversed mounted lenses)

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Barney_DSC1986

by Mr. Click

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Barn Owl on the hunt in the very early morning on an overcast day. Taken in Southern California.

Camera:	Nikon D3200
Lens:	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF VR
Submitted:	Thursday, 27th September, 2012 14:45 (GMT)
Taken:	Friday, 24th August, 2012
Focal length:	400 mm
Shutter speed:	1/160 sec
Aperture:	F4
ISO:	3200
Notes:	Tough to catch focus on something moving this quickly in low light. He flew right at me, and gave me a look of curiosity. I was lucky to get him later with prey. Hand-held.
Views:	754
Galleries:	View this photo in Mr. Click's gallery

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Total comments: 5

CONGRATS !
A well deserved win.

Indeed, a tough capture to get, but you GOT IT !

A uniquely engaging shot, as viewer and subject Owl meet, eye to eye.
And the subtle motion blur of the wings, perfect !

ps
Adam F. -- agree with you totally.

Comment edited 3 minutes after posting

1 upvote

Hi! Great photo!

How on earth did you get him on white background?

Blaise

0 upvotes

Gorgeous! How unfortunate that you clipped the wing tip ... gotta leave a bit of space there ...

0 upvotes

oh common.. its hard to be perfect in every way.. do you need to criticize every little aspect. how about just a compliment on a nice photo and leave it at that..

2 upvotes

Phenomenal ... What a portrait! (And one of my favorite birds!) :D Humbly I bow to you, sir!

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Total comments: 5

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