Unique Captures by Stephen Hancock
"MISTY MOON OWLS"
I like to plan the location and mentally prepare myself for an image before I going out but every once in a while a plan doesn't work out or I get side tracked and shoot something spontaneously based on the encountered conditions.
"MISTY MOON OWLS"
This beautiful panorama needs to be seen large to fully grasp all of the elements that came together during this encounter. I originally set out to capture a long exposure of star trails and was using the trees to set my focus (in the dark) when I noticed an owl sitting near the treetop. I adjusted my plan and had high hopes that I might be able to capture a number of images and prepare a panoramic of the calm lake, starry night sky and the islands that have been beautifully laminated by the mist and moonlight.
In the end I feel it was a tremendous success. While reviewing the combined image at full scale I discovered that a little luck had been with me and I was fortunate enough to photograph a second owl that I could hear but not find.
I would be honored if you would share and comment on this image.
Limited Edition Print
© Stephen Hancock 2012
Prints are available up to 44"x168" (not a misprint)
Contact Steve at the gallery
(250-462-0376) or via email for more information
Steve(at)UniqueCaptures(dot)com
"MISTY MOON OWLS"
I like to plan the location and mentally prepare myself for an image before I going out but every once in a while a plan doesn't work out or I get side tracked and shoot something spontaneously based on the encountered conditions.
"MISTY MOON OWLS"
This beautiful panorama needs to be seen large to fully grasp all of the elements that came together during this encounter. I originally set out to capture a long exposure of star trails and was using the trees to set my focus (in the dark) when I noticed an owl sitting near the treetop. I adjusted my plan and had high hopes that I might be able to capture a number of images and prepare a panoramic of the calm lake, starry night sky and the islands that have been beautifully laminated by the mist and moonlight.
In the end I feel it was a tremendous success. While reviewing the combined image at full scale I discovered that a little luck had been with me and I was fortunate enough to photograph a second owl that I could hear but not find.
I would be honored if you would share and comment on this image.
Limited Edition Print
© Stephen Hancock 2012
Prints are available up to 44"x168" (not a misprint)
Contact Steve at the gallery
(250-462-0376) or via email for more information
Steve(at)UniqueCaptures(dot)com