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A black and white photo I snapped at the recent Wine and Stein at Potter Park Zoo, right here in good ol’ Lansing, Michigan.
EXIF and details after the break.
Exposure Time 1/100 sec
F-Number F5.6
ISO Speed Ratings 6400
Exposure Bias Value 0 EV
Focal Length 194.0 mm
This is one of the zoo’s Eurasian Eagle Owls–which is a lovely bird. This shot was taken in very low light outside (the Wine and Stein event was a fund raiser for the zoo). One of the zookeepers was wrangling this guy, and I loved the detail on the leather glove and the owl’s talons.
I converted this to black and white in Photoshop, and used the Film Grain filter to add a bit more character (and to bring out some more detail). The front most owl foot is a bit more exposed then I would have liked, but otherwise I am happy with this.
I find owls, and other birds of prey, very interesting. Owls are probably my favorite, however.
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Love the talons, and how you decided to compose the photo. Nice, and slightly spooky! (At least in terms of this thing grabbing me.)
Thanks 🙂 I’m working on paying attention to how I am composing shots lately. Trying to get away from “tourist shooting,” where I just snap away at everything. I’m getting there.
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