Alicia Giok-Halim Wins Eastside Audubon Photo of the Month for April
Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec | Aperture: f/5.6 | ISO: 500
Alicia Giok-Halim won the Eastside Audubon Photo of the Month award for April for her photograph of a diving Short-eared Owl taken at Skagit Wildlife Area.
“I briefly lost it in the viewfinder during the abrupt turn, but managed to track it back right as it was diving,” Alicia said. “I honestly had no idea Short-eared Owls were that incredibly nimble.”
Alicia captured the image while tracking the owl as it hunted over the field. She panned her tripod-mounted camera as the bird flew, then watched as it made a sharp U-turn and dove toward the ground. She regained focus just in time to capture the moment of the dive.
She said the experience helped her better understand the owl’s speed and agility and added to her knowledge in the field.
The photo was taken using a Sony A9III with a Sony 600mm f/4 lens and a 1.4x teleconverter. Camera settings were ISO 500, shutter speed of 1/1600 second and aperture of f/5.6.
To See More of Alicia Giok-Halim’s Work
For those interested in exploring more of Alicia Giok-Halim’s photography, visit her Instagram @aliciasmoments or her website at www.aliciasmoments.com.
About the Eastside Audubon Photograph of the Month Award
The Photo of the Month award was instituted to recognize the work of the Photo Group Members. The group members meet monthly to show their latest photos and videos as well as share their knowledge of photography and wildlife. To attend the meetings, please join the group’s announcement list.