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11-MAY-2015 Hank Vander Velde

20150511 814 802 Eastern Screech Owl.jpg

Ottawa West

The little owl is woken from its sleep by some big rain drops initially coming down slowly, then turning into heavy rain. The Owl is constantly looking up as if to determine where the rain is coming from. In this image, it appears to have had enough of the rain. It gets up, Turns around, takes one final look up, then suddenly takes off towards its roost cavity and disappears inside. The three of us, make a fast retreat to our cars, located a good 10 minutes away. Time to go for a coffee and dry out.

Nikon D800 ,Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED AF-S II
1/200s f/7.1 at 500.0mm iso2500 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Dave Barnes18-May-2015 07:36
Great find, well done.
Lieve Snellings17-May-2015 21:55
just fantastic !
Dave Petersen Photography17-May-2015 12:17
I think this Owl wants to be model. With those eyes who could say no. Great clarity and a super cute owl in this terrific capture. Voted
francoisconstantin16-May-2015 15:38
Stunning picture!
Tom LeRoy16-May-2015 15:29
Well worth the rain to get this fine shot, Hank. Nice work! V
Carol Rollins16-May-2015 13:48
A delightful image. Makes me smile.
Jim Coffman16-May-2015 12:55
Another fine owl image,Hank!Sure wish we had all of these !
Doug Griffith16-May-2015 12:03
SUPER over-the-shoulder shot, Hank. Love the eyes!
Colin Storey16-May-2015 11:05
Love those wide eyes.
Stephanie16-May-2015 10:20
I love how large the eyes are! What a cute little owl! :)
Ton T.16-May-2015 09:34
Wow Hank! So beautiful and sharp V+
Penny B16-May-2015 09:23
Wow, with those eyes it could see the rain coming from miles away. Terrific shot.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal16-May-2015 06:44
Wat een prachtige ogen, en wat een top foto Hank.
Tom Munson16-May-2015 05:24
Love those big eyes. Terrific image, Hank.
Jim Stephens16-May-2015 00:32
Beautiful sharp capture Hank
Range View 16-May-2015 00:10
Sounds like you earned this excellent image in the rain Hank.
David.
Guest 16-May-2015 00:01
Wow Hank! You caught him doing his exercises? Great shot.
hayl15-May-2015 23:49
His eyes are huge for such a small body. You got a rare photo of him standing clear on a branch.
Pierre Martin15-May-2015 23:40
great one Hank! he recover is wet eye!
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