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12-NOV-2012 Hank v/d Velde

20121112 476 SERIES - Great Horned Owl.jpg

Ottawa West

Two stare-me-down images of a Great Horned Owl.

It has been over a year since I last saw and photographed a GHO. A group of us were out looking for Grosbeaks, when fellow photographer "Penny" rushed over to tell us that there was a GHO in a park where we often find and photograph birds. Needless to say we jumped in our vehicles and drove over. Luckily the Owl was still there trying to have a nap. Some Crows did come by to harass the Owl, but they did not stick around long. This did, however give us a chance to catch the Owl with its eyes open.

Thanks Penny, Linda and Janine for the heads-up and the find.

Nikon D800 ,Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED AF-S II
1/160s f/7.1 at 700.0mm iso500 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Ann Pettigrew27-Jan-2013 00:01
As I sit here looking at and admiring your owl there is a great horned calling outside! Beautiful collection, Hank.
Guest 18-Nov-2012 01:14
Very nice shot. Id love to find one of these guys.
Dan Greenberg15-Nov-2012 06:31
He does look like you just awakened him. Wonderful capture of that face.
Gary Fairhead14-Nov-2012 01:38
Two nice shots here Hank...I saw one today where you Mike and I met up last week.
Chris Picard13-Nov-2012 23:48
Some fortunate encounters for you lately Hank. Nice work taking full advantage of them.
Len13-Nov-2012 22:42
Good find and well taken Hank!!!!
Colin Storey13-Nov-2012 19:28
Two fantastic shots Hank.
jychamberland13-Nov-2012 19:28
nice sharp captures Hank!
Fong Lam13-Nov-2012 15:53
Beautiful shots of this lovely owl, Hank...V
Tom Munson13-Nov-2012 15:47
Terrific find and images, Hank!
Bryan Murahashi13-Nov-2012 15:19
Great to have some Owl spotters. Great captures, Hank.
Marcia Colelli13-Nov-2012 15:06
Wonderful series captures. He has his eye on you V
Bill Miller13-Nov-2012 14:22
Wonderful owl. They are such interesting birds.
Janet Forjan-Freedman13-Nov-2012 13:45
Great captures of this fantastic find!
Guest 13-Nov-2012 12:40
a very wise owl hank.
Claude Gagnon13-Nov-2012 12:33
Nice to have friends like yours! These shots are great!
Well done Hank :))
Pierre Martin13-Nov-2012 10:30
great find and picture
hope to get the same chance
joseantonio13-Nov-2012 04:57
Lovely series...V
Sam Rua13-Nov-2012 04:13
More nice captures from this special find, Hank.
Guest 13-Nov-2012 03:57
Well captured Hank.
Dave Hawkins13-Nov-2012 03:50
Beautiful markings, such an orange face, great find and shot
larose forest photos13-Nov-2012 03:45
Lovely owl, very fine shots.
Jim Coffman13-Nov-2012 03:44
Two very fine shots,Hank! This owl had a eye on you!!
fotabug13-Nov-2012 03:40
Awesome shots!
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