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Talons VI
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American Barn Owl (Family Tytonidae, Tyto alba). The barn owl is known by many nicknames, including sweetheart owl, ghost owl, and monkey-faced owl. They stand 16 inches tall and have a wingspan of 2.5 feet. Owls are silent flyers because they have fringes on the front edge of their wings which quiet the passing air. Barn owls do not build a nest; instead they will nest in cavities or barns. The American Barn Owl is endangered in 7 midwestern states.

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gkk
05/04/07 12:39 AM GMT
its a beauty very nice photo
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::100k_xle
05/04/07 12:44 AM GMT
Man, you are one heck of a Wildlife Photographer ! Another Great Capture. This Pose is just Great. Your narratives are very informative.

E J
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::Anita54
05/04/07 12:45 AM GMT
Great closeup Randy with clarity and very nice colors. I like the face of these so much. Glad you shared this one.
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.Jhihmoac
05/04/07 1:02 PM GMT
Great image! Great presentation!
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.alexis518
05/04/07 1:17 PM GMT
Wow, good stuff!
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::cinny7
05/04/07 2:38 PM GMT
Sweet capture! Awesome job in your presentation, a really classy photo!
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::Dunstickin
05/04/07 2:53 PM GMT
Good capture...The stance gives it one of them Car mascot icons!...Great post!
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::kodo34
05/04/07 3:21 PM GMT
cool shot .
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....Dreamstime..... Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature. Big stock photo
::jswgpb
05/04/07 4:25 PM GMT
Great job buddy, I'm kinda partial to ghost owl myself. :)
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.Catharina
05/04/07 6:19 PM GMT
Wow...what a capture !!! Amazing sweetheart owl Randy:)
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::phasmid
05/05/07 1:38 AM GMT
Very nice upload, Randy. All of these have just been great.

♥PJ♥

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::verenabloo
05/05/07 6:50 AM GMT
Oh my goodness 16" tall?!!! Thats one big critter!! You got such a gorgeous photo of this one...Look at those eyes...just fantastic!!! Randy, the colours you captured so well, and the framing is fantastic..Thank you so much for this 'gift'..verena
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::Hottrockin
05/05/07 11:50 AM GMT
This guy had grrreat colorings & markings to him and I'm sure happy everyone liked him!! Thanks for all the sweet comments and support, I deeply appreciate it!!
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I think it's wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly!! Picture Purrrfect .
.SRHampton
05/05/07 6:35 PM GMT
The pose does it here. Excellent photo, wonderful light, yes all that - but that pose is unique and so expressive. Thank you!
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::cynlee
05/06/07 4:23 AM GMT
Mmmm, mmmm, he looks like he is on the wing or the wind is blowing fiercly! This is a very interesting and wonderful capture.
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.Feetjie
05/07/07 12:45 AM GMT
Amazing photo..best I've seen in a long time of an owl...something totally different. Thanks for sharing
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.jackygroen
05/07/07 8:44 PM GMT
Perfect pose and presentation, great cature !!
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Jacky
::obscuratio
05/08/07 1:17 PM GMT
Superb capture! The pose looks as if this owl is ready to swoop down on an unexpecting mouse. Color & presentation are excellente. Thanks for the informative narrative.
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::doubleheader
05/08/07 1:18 PM GMT
Stupendous color Randy.. Great presentation also.. saved and faved.. Excellent job sir...=D
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.MOOFIED1
05/08/07 9:31 PM GMT
excellent on every point!
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...of all the things i've lost... i miss my mind the LEAST!
::wheedance
05/11/07 6:20 PM GMT
The pose on this one is amazing! So well composed. Why does it have the tag? Are they tracking barn owls?
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&KEIFER
05/12/07 1:53 AM GMT
this is such a captivating pose .. makes him look like a MECHA .. just put Tokyo beneath his feet ..

either that, or he's ducking the popcorn you threw at him to get him to look your way .. pffffft .. cheap tricks
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.21citrouilles
05/16/07 4:15 AM GMT
What a striking portrait Randy! This is magnificent. You've caught so well all of his colours. I've had glimpses on this Talons series in the VB and the featured images, and I'm impressed by it. :) + faves
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::Paul_Gerritsen
05/16/07 9:32 PM GMT
Ohh wow!
What an incredible good shot!
The unusual pose, the colors on the feathers and very good lighting make this a winner!
Congrats,
Paul
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::MarianaEwa
05/18/07 9:39 AM GMT
Fantastic shot. Perfect in all ways.
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.BarnArt
05/31/07 10:29 PM GMT
Great shot!
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What ever happened to the good ol' days?
::427cobraAC
07/30/07 10:34 PM GMT
This is a fabulous shot. If you like to make computer art I would isolate that owl's face. Its so spooky, great shot!
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.philflossman
10/28/07 3:38 PM GMT
Great shot of a Barn Owl Randy
Their so similar to their British cousins, this one looks irritated stand clear everyone !!
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::TexasChipee
08/16/08 11:03 PM GMT
nicely taken on this love it
deana
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MJ13
09/14/08 11:21 AM GMT
thats quite nice i must say
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Thank you Jesus.

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