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Expect the unexpected
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I've noticed that when walking the dog in the ravine, if I don't take my camera with me, it's like walking through a Disney diorama of furry critters. Yet if I take the camera, there's nothing.

So last night I grabbed it at the last second and didn't expect to see anything, what with the mountain bikers whizzing along the track and a gaggle of youths squawking by that red bridge.

So imagine my surprise at finding an owl, perched on the outer limb of a pine tree. We went as close as we dared, until I noticed that the trees were 'crawling' with owls. Well, Ma, Pa and baby owls . {might have been 2}. That's when memories of Hitchcock films or Stephen King stories work on the imagination, and I decided that my little pooch didn't need to attract too much culinary attention from these raptors. Anyway - lesson learned.

Keep the camera packed, as you just never know.

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::sharonva
06/29/10 1:33 PM GMT
Ah Hah! You have fooled the "Camera Daemon" with your quick-thinking strategy of only appearing to leave the camera behind! Great footwork! AND your reward is an outstanding pic! Looks like this fellow, while guarding the nest, is also taking in the passing "human scene" below...giving us a view that otherwise is only found in a zoo.
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::Inkeri
06/29/10 1:36 PM GMT
Wow.So Fantastic find.Lucky you..Stunning photo of the owl.Faved..I have allways one of my cameras with me.I have seen owl meny times,but to take a photo of it.No,it is not easy.
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::Jimbobedsel
06/29/10 3:42 PM GMT
What a great shot. I wish I would run into an owl when I had the camera with me. Beautiful work, on this, John.
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::Dunstickin
06/29/10 4:25 PM GMT
Aye aye!....where's it looking then!...

Excellent shot mate!..
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.elektronist
06/29/10 5:02 PM GMT
Great catch, John. Lucky you!

Tanju
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.gonedigital
06/29/10 7:58 PM GMT
Great find John, & I'm pleased you took your camera this time. Lovely shot. (o:
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Store all your essential photos on Windows Skydrive. it's free too !
::Stevenn120
06/29/10 8:54 PM GMT
Beautiful shot of this owl, see what you would a missed? Glad you took it with you
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.icedancer
06/29/10 9:32 PM GMT
What a spectacular find John, your really lucky he sat through all the noise. He's really beautiful and such detail plus him staring at you.
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.fly
06/29/10 10:25 PM GMT
Sweet find and great photo.
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::Hottrockin
06/29/10 11:01 PM GMT
WOW!! Whadda doll!! Dy-no-mite detail and DOF!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
.Joanie
06/30/10 2:12 AM GMT
So natural and perfect John!!! Outstanding job here!
Joanie
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::tealeaves
06/30/10 3:12 AM GMT
Wow...Wow... What an incredible find, John! And, so perfectly captured! Love how the owl is framed with the pine branches, as well as the superb details of this cute owl! He looks a little shy :) Bring on the rest of the family! Faved.
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::billyoneshot
06/30/10 7:29 AM GMT
A wonderful find and capture. I like the lighting.
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Billy
::tigger3
07/01/10 12:33 AM GMT
Excellent capture, and good thinking on your part. Bring the camera. ♥:)sandi♥ =^..^=
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::twinkel
07/01/10 7:58 PM GMT
Beautiful catch :o)
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Carpe Diem!
.Catharina1
07/03/10 1:22 PM GMT
WoW! Mich
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.Eubeen
07/05/10 12:22 AM GMT
A lovely capture of this beautiful owl. Great clarity and details in the feathers. Very nicely done.
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A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know. - Diane Arbus
&mimi
07/08/10 4:25 AM GMT
I love owls :=) They are my favorite bird!

This capture is quite pleasing to the viewers eye. Mr/Mrs Owl appears to be snuggled up, firmly entrenched in the pine tree, but certainly with a vantage point to watch for intruders!

I really like the slight blurring of the background and the way the owl appears to be staring right at the viewer.

The foliage is very complementary to showcase Mr/Mrs Owl's
fine feathers.

A great capture for me and in my favorites. Thanks for grabbing your camera and for sharing this with me :o)
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~mimi~

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