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Taken 16-Jan-22

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Category:Animals

Subcategory:Birds

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Keywords:Barn, Barn, Owl, Strigiformes, Tyto, Tyto, Tyto, alba, alba, avian, bird, bird, bird, colors, crepuscular, dusk, face, flight, flight, flying, graceful, gradient, heart-shaped, hunt, hunting, minimalist, nature, nocturnal, of, ornithology, outdoors, owl, owl, owl, owl, photography, prey, scenic, silent, silhouette, silhouette, sky, solitary., sunrise, sunset, sunset, warm, white

Photo Info

Dimensions4000 x 4000

Original file size7.52 MB

Image typeJPEG

Color spaceAdobe RGB (1998)

Date taken16-Jan-22 18:35

Date modified16-Jan-22 18:38

Shooting Conditions

Camera makeSONY

Camera modelILCE-7M3

Focal length105 mm

Focal length (35mm)105 mm

Max lens aperturef/4

Exposure1/500 at f/4

FlashNot fired, compulsory mode

Exposure bias-2/3 EV

Exposure modeAuto

Exposure prog.Aperture priority

ISO speedISO 2000

Metering modePattern

Digital zoom1x

he silhouette of a Barn Owl is shown in flight against a gradient sky of warm colors

Golden Hour Barn Owl: A Silhouette Against the Sky

This photograph captures the silhouette of a Barn Owl (Tyto alba) in flight against a gradient sky of warm colors, reminiscent of a sunset or sunrise. The image showcases the bird's distinctive shape, including its broad wings, rounded head, and short tail. The minimalist composition emphasizes the bird's solitary flight and its connection to the vast sky. The warm, blended tones of the background create a sense of peace and tranquility. The subtle heart-shaped facial disc, though faint, is a key identifying feature.

Barn owl (Tyto alba) hunting at dusk. This owl used to hunt over the grassy cliffs about 500m from my house. I used to love to go just to watch; such a beautiful thing to behold. Sadly they are on the decline and I have not seen this one for over a year. I fear it's been hit by a car.

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