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This pair is living in a barn on a ranch not too far from me. The owners were kind enough to let me and a birding friend wander around for a bit.
These two were a real treat to see.
Nikon D810| Nikkor 200-500mm| Hoodman Digital Film| PS CC 20.0.6
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The photo is really nice! Sometimes I see owls in my neighborhood. I found this video that talks about how owls wings function. May I share it with you?
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Thanks, Mackenzie! Yes, send me the link please.
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Please let me know how you liked the video and what you liked about it:
https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/science/was-it-designed/owls-wing/
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That is very cool! Love love love!
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Thank you so much, Lisa. They were so neat to see.
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Excellent image. Did you know that they would be there ahead of time?
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No, but hoped they would be.
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Wow! That’s a wonderful shot! How close were you? I’ve never been as close as you seem to be.
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I was just across the barn just inside the door. I cropped the image a bit.
It was exciting to see the pair together.
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Very cool!!! Must have been exciting for you to see and shoot them.
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Thank you, Denise! It really was exciting.
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I have not seen owls that closely. They are quite impressive!!
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They are aren’t they! Thank you so much, Amy!
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Wow! Nice capture! The last time I thought I’d found something like that, in a forest preserve pavilion, they turned out to be plastic ones for scaring away other birds.
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Thank you so much, Sue! I’ve been fooled so many times by branches and nubs so I know how you’re feeling about that.
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Holy Hannah! Talk about “suitable for framing.” I love this photo, Deborah! Well done. Hugs on the wing!
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Thank you so much, Teagan! Hugs back at you!
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They sure are a treat. Recently I’ve been hearing one call from a nearby tree.
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LOVE!!! Like Dan, I’ve never seen an owl in the wild. I would be thrilled having an up-close opportunity like this. Great photo in that challenging light.
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OMGosh! What a treat, Deborah!
(Don’t tell my Osprey Bella & Beau I said that of their predator! 😲)
😉
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What a treat! I love how you captured this, one owl against the wood barn and the other against the light, both looking at you. Excellent!
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Great lighting! Was this shot with our mutual friend, Anna?
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Thank you, Gordon! No, Anna wasn’t with me when I shot these two. This was back in May.
Anna and I did see one of these two when she was here though. I’ll have to share my images of that owl too.
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Now, that is one handsome pair, and their eyes just pop. You were one lucky lady to make their acquaintance. 🙂
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I felt lucky! Thank you so much, Judy!
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I believe so!…
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Thank you!
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Wonderful shot, the framing of the owl left in the open spot… Once I was walking in the woods in the Czech Republic and an Eagle Owl crossed the path, in total silence, a large dark shadow like a ghost. Owls are most interesting creatures. I’m looking forward to more pictures!
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They are interesting and their eyes are wonderful. Thank you so much, Peter!
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They seem to be saying, “What you again lady?” Super shot, Deborah
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LOL! Probably interrupted their sleep a bit.
Thank you so much, John!
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😊
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Well captured! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Pit!
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Great photos of the owls, Deborah! Especially when you have minimal light. I have seen owls only a few times in my life and like you say, “a real treat!”
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It was indeed! Yes, I pushed the ISO to get the shot. Thanks so much, Erica!
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That’s excellent. I’ve never seen an owl, so I really appreciate your sharing this.
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Thank you so much, Dan! I don’t see them often myself.
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