Sweet Shot Tuesday: The Owl
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So, we went to an area park this weekend, late in the evening so we could watch for deer and enjoy driving around in Brian’s convertible (which we can only do if one of the kids isn’t with us…Megan had spent the night with my mom which, in the summer, pretty much guarantees we’re going to take the Mustang out for a drive). So, we were looking for deer when Brian spotted what he thought was a hawk flying overhead.
Nope. It was a huge owl! And, he very kindly perched on a nearby branch, waited patiently while I fiddled with camera settings, and posed for us.
Isn’t he gorgeous? That was definitely my favorite shot of the week. Two close seconds were the following:
Kris Bales is a newly-retired homeschool mom and the quirky, Christ-following, painfully honest founder (and former owner) of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. She has a pretty serious addiction to sweet tea and Words with Friends. Kris and her husband of over 30 years are parents to three amazing homeschool grads. They share their home with three dogs, two cats, a ball python, a bearded dragon, and seven birds.
That owl shot is amazing!!! The only place I've ever come close to a shot like that is at a wildlife sanctuary in Florida. That doesn't even come close to what you got to experience and capture!
The owl is stunning! Great catch!
Gorgeous! What a great shot!
All the pics you've shared are great but I love the owl!!
How'd you get that owl to pose? We had one on our house and he kept looking the other direction …
Fabulous job! You captued the handiwork of God.
@ Debi — My husband whistled at him! I'd already taken a couple of pictures of his back because I was sure he'd fly off when we made noise, but he didn't; he just turned around to see what it was.
We have a barred owl couple that live in our forest. They watch the in the house. It's kinda crazy. We've grown pretty fond of them.
They are so gorgeous, and your capture is amazing! I love owls! Sswwweeeeeet shot, for sure.
Who knew that whistling was the key? That is an awesome shot!
That last pic with the books. 🙂 What's that normal book about?
He is beautiful. How fun to see an owl in the 'wild'. We just saw one at a zoo on Friday and I guarantee you it isn't the same.
Wow, that owl shot is amazing. Great job!
What a great shot!! I have always loved owls.
Great job on the owl shot. And apparently Brian speaks owl?
(Recognize those last two shots, too!)
Awesome pictures! My son tells me we have an owl in the tree outside our house but I have yet to see it.
That owl shot is incredible!
I just wanted to chime in and say that I am really enjoying all of the photos on your blog lately. Also, the shot of the owl would make an awesome postcard or greeting card–it is so striking!
Wow! I think the owl really did pose for you! Great shot!!
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SUsan
I don't think I've ever seen an owl this close – incredible.
Wow!! That owl pic is amazing!
How neat that the owl just stared. Makes me want to go all Owl Moon in the forest 🙂
I like the stacked books with the plate and cup too. Lovely!
The owl is a great shot.
The last two shots look very familiar.
That owl is amazing. I also like the black and white with the tea cup and saucer.
i love love the owl.. never see them around here.. I am writing a short story about one though…
All of these are gorgeous shots, but I do especially love the owl. I've been wanting to get my falconers license so I can own one. Maybe some day…
STUNNING!! Great sweet shot! 🙂
I got to have a "trained" barred owl land on my hand. They ARE beutiful. and VERY VERY soft. Random fact from the Falconers that had her- artists have failed to replicate the exact barring pattern. if they spread their wings, the bars are still perfectly straight from wing tip to wing tip.