This one scene involved a large investment in time added to the usual dose of good luck.

This male Snowy Owl greets the final moments of dusk on his perch. Not exactly up-close as desired by everyone, but how can I resist!

Canon 7D with the 500L f4 lens with 1.4 extender II on tripod @ 1/800, f 5.6, ISO 400, +2/3 exposure compensation.

Uncropped. A touch of contrast and sharpening applied.

Cheers,

Mike