Owl be seeing me!

Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
edited April 9, 2009 in Wildlife
Only my second shot ever of an owl...I have no idea what kind it is. My other owl was a Great Horned so I know that's not it.

Everything was against me on this one...light...strong wind...branches and twigs. Still, I'm glad to have it.:D

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  • hTrhTr Registered Users Posts: 361 Major grins
    edited April 5, 2009
    I'd be glad to have it as well, You got good eyes to even have spotted it clap.gif
    gary
  • IraRunyanIraRunyan Registered Users Posts: 1,013 Major grins
    edited April 5, 2009
    Outstanding image, Ric. That's one to be happy with,,,,,,,,,,
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  • t_hedlundt_hedlund Registered Users Posts: 22 Big grins
    edited April 5, 2009
    Awesome capture! I'm no raptor expert, but i looks like a Barred owl to me. great work
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited April 6, 2009
    Very nice image. I am still trying to get my first image of one.
    Stephen
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  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited April 6, 2009
    Almost seems like it's camouflaged against the branches, which works very well for this image.
    It's hard to tell that everything was working against you from what I see ne_nau.gif
    Great capture Ric thumb.gif
    Russ
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited April 6, 2009
    hTr wrote:
    I'd be glad to have it as well, You got good eyes to even have spotted it clap.gif

    Thanks. :D

    My wife spotted it. If she had not pointed it out I would have missed it. She cooks too! clap.gif
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited April 6, 2009
    IraRunyan wrote:
    Outstanding image, Ric. That's one to be happy with,,,,,,,,,,
    Thanks, Ira. :D
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited April 6, 2009
    t_hedlund wrote:
    Awesome capture! I'm no raptor expert, but i looks like a Barred owl to me. great work

    Thanks! :D

    According to my book it looks to me like you got the ID correct.
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited April 6, 2009
    Maestro wrote:
    Very nice image. I am still trying to get my first image of one.

    Thanks, Stephen.:D

    If I can get one so can you!deal.gif
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited April 6, 2009
    riddim_maker wrote:
    Almost seems like it's camouflaged against the branches, which works very well for this image.
    It's hard to tell that everything was working against you from what I see ne_nau.gif
    Great capture Ric thumb.gif

    That's what happens when you finally get some good images, you are not satisfied with the so-so ones.

    Thanks, Russ. :D

    BTW...nice to see you participating again.thumb.gif
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited April 7, 2009
    You did good, Ric! Very good! clap.gif
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited April 7, 2009
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    Thanks. :D

    My wife spotted it. If she had not pointed it out I would have missed it. She cooks too! clap.gif

    Every Sniper needs a Spotter, well that's what they told me mwink.gif

    Good going Wifey and you to Rice rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif
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  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited April 8, 2009
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    That's what happens when you finally get some good images, you are not satisfied with the so-so ones.
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    Ric Grupe wrote:
    ...nice to see you participating again.thumb.gif
    Thanks Ric, it is nice to be part of the team again.
    Russ
  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited April 8, 2009
    Nice shot, Ric. Really demonstrates their natural camoflage. Very cool thumb.gif
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 8, 2009
    Wow! That's one impressive looking owl. :wow

    Great shot Ric.

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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2009
    Lazy today...
    ...so I'll thank the rest of you together.:D

    THANKS!
  • fool4thecityfool4thecity Registered Users Posts: 632 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2009
    Cool
    Very nicely done! clap.gif
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  • dniednie Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,351 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2009
    That is a beauitfil one!! Congrats!
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  • JustPlainMeJustPlainMe Registered Users Posts: 190 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2009
    It's definitely a barred owl, it's what we have at our local zoo here. Great eyes, I hear them here around my house all the time but have never seen one.
    Please ignore my opinions! And if I ask for constructive criticism, please give it to me. I have really thick skin! :huh
  • coscorrosacoscorrosa Registered Users Posts: 2,284 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2009
    Good spot (by your wife :D). I don't have any wild owl photos yet, so you're two up on me! Even with the branches, wind, etc., the shot came out well.
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