Work in progress

I've put this gallery together to show that it takes many failed attempts before the required image is achieved. Here are some of the nearly but not quites.
Hopefully I'll get there in the end!

Oh, so close! Must move the camera back a bit.

Oh, so close! Must move the camera back a bit.

Got it. But it's not a flattering position.

Got it. But it's not a flattering position.

This Tawny Owl has two owlets to feed, and it's going in the box with what is the longest earthworm I've ever seen.
Although the composition's good, the flash hasn't quite frozen the motion. Try again!

This Tawny Owl has two owlets to feed, and it's going in the box with what is the longest earthworm I've ever seen. Although the composition's good, the flash hasn't quite frozen the motion. Try again!