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Snowy Owl Spirit Portraits

These Snowy Owl portraits were made over the winter months of 2006, in the wild natural setting, and golden light of Delta's marshes in British Columbia, Canada. This gallery is a tribute to the subtle spirit, and expressive beauty of Snowy Owls. Primary camera body: Canon 1DmkII, 500 f/4 lens w/wo 1.4 tele converter. The snowy owls return after five years. 2011: new expressions with an 800.0mm lens. Your votes on individual photographs that you especially respond to, as well as comments are appreciated.

NRich learning article, Pbase magazine: issue 11 pages 28-33.


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Range View PM reply 04-Dec-2011 03:14
The time patience and care given shows in this extraordinary collection of the most beautiful unique captures. Spectacular work! BV
Barbara
Gary Retterbush PM reply 02-Dec-2011 13:43
An awesome gallery in every way! Fantastic work!
Rosemarie Kusserow PM reply 02-Dec-2011 07:20
Fascinating and beautiful animals, these snow owls! Thank you for this excellent gallery, it was a great pleasure to look at your photos, my compliments, VVV
Rosemarie :o)
Thomas Bernhardsson PM reply 25-Mar-2011 23:30
One of the best galleries I´ve ever seen!! BV
Guest 13-Mar-2009 20:23
Wonderful!
Guest 13-Aug-2008 15:51
These pictures are inspirational. I love seeing the different qualities of character come out in the owls movements. OF course the great camera helps with the detail and provides the feeling that you are right there with the owl/s. Thanks for taking the time to post these on the web. My two young boys were oohing and ahhing!
Larry Peterson PM reply 06-Apr-2008 18:37
This gallery is truly spectacular. There is really nothing one can say. Great job V
Larry 28-Nov-2007 18:06
A majestic bird, in an inspiring setting, filmed by a gifted artist. There, I think that
covers the entire picture. After viewing this fantastic display, I should just put my camera away and stick to underwater basket weaving. Your work is truly gifted. You are a great talent.
Israel Fichman R.I.P PM reply 27-Oct-2007 05:46
Stunning collection to view,well done! V.
Ron Green PM reply 21-Mar-2007 16:14
Norman, you need to be on page one! Great subjects and even greater shooting...
Ron Green/www.avianpix.com
Rosemary Gallinger PM reply 19-Mar-2007 15:32
Simply beautiful! A great big vote indeed!
Terry Thormin PM reply 26-Jan-2007 04:38
I wanted to pick my favorite shot out of this gallery, but everytime I thought I had the right one, I would find another just as good or even a bit better. So instead of giving individual photos a vote, I am giving the whole gallery a great big VOTE. A super job!
Mike Ross PM reply 31-Oct-2006 10:23
Incredible, majestic, beautiful. voted.
J Benham PM reply 26-Aug-2006 22:18
Love this gallery....and as an amateur photographer I know when the opportunity comes to capture something this beautiful the excitement for days months and years is worth the long hours for that one special photo. Thanks for sharing and look forward to seeing more of your work
Joyce
Jean Chiasson PM reply 12-Aug-2006 00:44
Excellent gallery
CIS PM reply 01-Aug-2006 01:27
I am speechless with your touching work that shows in every shot. Vote
Barbara Read and Fred Schaad PM reply 11-Jul-2006 00:26
Great work!
henrywong PM reply 25-May-2006 07:50
Hi Norman,
Yours are TERRIFIC ! Wish these lovely guys will come back again next year !?
Henrywong
Gary Retterbush PM reply 18-May-2006 23:57
An absolutely stupendous gallery!
You must have the patience of a saint!
Marcel-Etienne PM reply 16-May-2006 23:51
This snowy owl series, and your eagle series, are some of the most consistently beautiful photographic celebrations of wildlife that I have seen. There are four qualities I especially respond to :
1) the care and attention you have given to the owls in relation to their natural surroundings.
2) the timing of the shots, resulting in incredible attitudes, often funny and moving at the same time.
3) the soft light and the warm mellow, golden tones - your fine painters' eye for color and tonality.
4) the incredible feather detail of these true birds of prey, who at the same time look like soft, expressive snowballs of white feathers.
Outstanding
Dennis PM reply 30-Apr-2006 15:54
I sit in awe...as I look through all your galleries...keep up the Great Work...
Cheers !
Dennis
Bob Moul PM reply 29-Apr-2006 21:13
Fantastic pix of the Snowy, Norman. Great gallery!
Janet Forjan-Freedman PM reply 29-Apr-2006 02:17
Incredible captures! Janet
rick bolt PM reply 25-Apr-2006 02:05
Norman,

Thanks for the heads up. Stunning, amazing, super professional work. My hat's off and then some. John Matt
Dennis Dangerfield PM reply 20-Apr-2006 06:38
Hey Norman
Absolutley stunning. This gallery is a magnificent reflection of your dedication to excellence . Thank - you for sharing your passion here.
Dennis D
golfpic PM reply 18-Apr-2006 21:23
You have a nice Snowy Owl gallery. I like some of the unique poses too.
Daniella T. PM reply 18-Apr-2006 05:11
Stunning work! you are so lucky to be able to see this. I never seen one of these in the wild before.
Peter Stahl PM reply 17-Apr-2006 16:09
Outstanding Gallery. Amazing shoots all so well photograhed and presented. Big Vote
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