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This is a discussion on Short Eared Owls within the Animals (mammals, birds, insects etc.) forums, part of the Show your photo (Color) - Landscape & Nature (flowers, mountains, storms etc.) category; I went out to take some pictures of snowy owls the other day. I found a few but they just ...

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    I went out to take some pictures of snowy owls the other day. I found a few but they just sat there and didn't fly around.


    Snowy Owl by Dan Newcomb Photography, on Flickr

    Luckily there were some short eared owls flying around. I'm not a birder so I was happy that there were people there that knew what these were. I spent a couple of hours following them around with my lens. Also I should point out that I was using a new camera. It's a Nikon D800 and has 36MP. That helped as I ended up cropping many of these more than I normally would. It was a good day and I ended up with almost 80 "keepers``.

    This first image was one of my last. On the way back to the car this guy landed on a post not far from the path. It was making a sound a lot like a cat here.


    Short Eared Owl-79 by Dan Newcomb Photography, on Flickr



    Short Eared Owl-65 by Dan Newcomb Photography, on Flickr



    Short Eared Owl-47 by Dan Newcomb Photography, on Flickr



    Short Eared Owl-27 by Dan Newcomb Photography, on Flickr



    Short Eared Owl-16 by Dan Newcomb Photography, on Flickr



    Short Eared Owl-7 by Dan Newcomb Photography, on Flickr


    Sorry to post so many but once I get going, it`s hard to stop any comments or suggestions are always welcome. Thanks for looking!

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    I'll give you a comment ... WOW!! Too many? no way! I love owls and these shots are awesome.

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    Very nicely captured on all Dan. Really like that close-up in the second shot with the beak open. Perfect detail in this with a lovely, so creamy, background.
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    WOW,great shots.........

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    these are incredible. all of them.
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    Very Nicely Done!

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    Would have to agree, all of these are done very well. Love the expression on number 2!

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    Another stunning set Dan. Cant choose a favourite, all are terrific. The shots with the owl in flight with the head turned are kinda cool. I am also fascinated by the size of its legs.
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    Killer set, no question. Love the ones where the owl is looking straight at ya. #3 is my fav, though ... wonderful work ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mad Aussie View Post
    I'll give you a comment ... WOW!! Too many? no way! I love owls and these shots are awesome.
    Woah! That's another word... awesome work my friend... I could look at these all day long.
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