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Barred Owl
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Uploaded: 10/29/04 5:36 AM GMT
Barred Owl
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I went out to get the lawnmower, and spooked this beautiful bird from the bushes. I raced back inside to get the camera, and he (or she) let me take a ton of photos from it's perch high in a Maple. I'm still pretty excited about seeing this bird, let alone being able to get pictures.
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Wow Mike, what a capture! We had 3 in the back yard, but they didn't want to be identified via photo..hehe. This image is high quality, color, contrast & the subject matter just happens to be my favorite bird!! Right into my fav's it goes and flew right onto my desktop!!! Thanks for the pic! :~)
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~ Mimi~ (^_^)
Thank you very much, Dimitry and Mimi. I'm very happy you both enjoyed!
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Poor owl, they won't let him into any of the nightclubs...
Beautiful photo Xentrik! A rare and as you say priveliged sight.
Beautiful photo Xentrik! A rare and as you say priveliged sight.
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-Everyone is entitled to my opinion-
Beautiful shot of this rearly seen bird Mike. I can't believe he stayed there to watch you invade his privacy. You must have a way with birds. High marks!
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There are only two sure things in life..."Death and Taxes".
What a wonder he didn't fly right off! You sure made the most of your opportunity, this is a GREAT shot! 10/10 and today's desktop for me.
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we are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking up at the stars
Amazing shot, Mike! Great quality to this photo and I love how he (or she) is looking right at the camera. They are such beautiful birds and the surrounding fall foliage just adds to the shot. Stunning!
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"Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night" - Edgar Allan Poe
I've lived many places and I've yet to see an owl in the wild. A fortunate experience for you. I like how the tree's bark color compliments the coloring in the owl. Also appreciate the off center composition and fall colors.
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There are two ways to spread the light. To be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. -Edith Wharton
Thank you, everyone. It's rare that I'll take a photo and upload it the same day, but as I said, I was pretty excited with this. I'm glad you all enjoyed, and thanks again!
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How Lucky you are, Mike! Never had that chance! I like the autumn foliage in the background too :-)
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-Pierre-
I love owls, and this one is just beautiful. Excellent capture!
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At this time of day there can only be one explanation, He was waiting for you to go in and get that camera. An opportunity used to it's best advantage.
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I don't have a solution, but I admire the problem.
What did he do to get himself barred? Sorry, couldn't stop myself from making that comment. Anyway, fantastic shot of a gorgeous bird. Can't see anything wrong with this photo.
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I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that don't work. -- Thomas Edison
Beautiful picture of a lovely bird, and the background sets it off to perfection.
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This is fantastic. Extermely good shot. I like owls because they hold a kind of mystery about them. I rarely see any, nor do I go to places where they live. I love seeing those types of animals in the wild. Good shot, and thanks for sharring your find.
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~You can't make footprints in the sand of time if you are sitting on your butt, and who wants to make buttprints in the sands of time?
Excellent shot of these rather elusive birds...beautiful colors
too. : Pat.
too. : Pat.
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"Thought is a bird of space, that in a cage of words may indeed unfold its' wings but cannot fly". ~ Kahlil Gibran.
Fantastic shot "Is looking over are Wisdom " And has 1000 questions." And as seen by you he can wait in silence. So very nice done...and thanks.
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Thank you so much, everyone, for the great comments. I didn't realize how lax I had been in replying... All I can say is thanks again!
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This is an absolutely gorgeous bird. I like the look she's giving you... She seems a little amused by the creature staring back at her. ^_^
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Quoth the Raven; "Caw!"
This is a great picture Mike. I would say this truly an awesome capture. Like a one in a million chance. Wtg, and keep up the great shots.
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"-Life is a pile of crap, just have to shovel through it"
Everyone who said lucky is exactly right. I've seen her outside a couple more times, now, but she keeps flapping off before I can get any reasonably close photos again. Thank you all for the wonderfully kind comments.
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Aw man, i was all asking you to upload new stuff, than i completely forgot to check it out. Well this is pretty nice. I dont think i've even seen an owl in real life, must be cool, and yeah im sure a bit spooky. I think owls must be very conceited if it let you take all those pictures of itself ;)
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-tbhockey
Excellent in all aspects. Kudos.
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The undertaking that the
undertaker undertook was the hardest undertaking the undertaker ever undertook to undertake.
Brilliant. exellent composition, with the diagonal branch. wonderfull details. and as an extra bonus you got a fantasticly colourful background. love it. favourites.
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Wow, incredible. I like how it's watching you, too.
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~"In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths" (Prov. 3:6).~
Wow, it's weird how it's awake at day. This looks really good.
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Anything worth doing, is worth doing well. Check this out!
im so jealous. i wish i had owls in my yard, let alone trees. haha. really good shot.
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when in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout!
Nice capture. This owl is beautiful. Really good picture.
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"Holy, holy, holy is the lord God Almighty - the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come."
Its just perfict, there is nothing wrong with it. I realy realy love it :) 10/10
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I just came across this photo in the voting booth, it's absolutely stunning:-) How lucky you were to see such a lovely owl:-) Thanks for sharing...top marks!
Deborah
Deborah
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Ummmmmmmm, talk about opportunity knocking your door down. What a capture. Luv the rich colors. I know you are far more adept than I am with a camera but I think I would try to lighten up a hair,just the area around the owl's eyes to bring out a little more detail.
A top shot my friend. High marks and on my desktop it goes.
PatAndre
A top shot my friend. High marks and on my desktop it goes.
PatAndre
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PERFECT, 10/10 I love how its so detailed, I and my dad love owls. They are so rare. hard to photograph. Keep up the kick ass job!
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Andy S.
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Nice pics. Very nice. I agree with the guy above. 10/10!! Awsome. Keep it up.
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I really like this. I am a student of biology, and spent the entire summer studying Spotted Owls. I was never able to get a shot like this because we always studied at night. Arent owls amazingly friendly? Congratulations on landing this beautiful shot.
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єvєrч dαч ís α gíft.....thαt ís whч ít ís cαllєd thє prєsєnt!
I don't know what it is with owls on photo's but it seems that they are always fotogeniek (I hope I used the good word :) ).
I never saw a owl in the wild only in zoo's :(