I'm Really HUGE
Baby owls will evade their predators in many ways, and the most inventive is by making themselves look HUGE, all the while clacking their beaks threateningly! Canon S3-IS (fabulous compact Canon with a long lens), Casper, Wyoming; f6.3, 1/125. Great horned owlet. Views 506 and Favorites 36 as of 18 December 2009; thank you all!
Featured in:
- High Desert Life group, August 2009 – thank you so much!
- I Love Birds group, August 2009 – thank you so much!
- Eye Contact group, September 2009 – thank you so much!
- Featured Only group, September 2009 – thank you so much!
- Earth Keepers group, October 2009 – thank you so much!
- Animals in Action, October 2009 – thank you so much!
- Top Shelf Wildlife & Nature Art group, December 2009, thank you so much!
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Diane Schuster
What a cool image, was this baby doing all of that because you were taking it’s picture? Dee
A.M. Ruttle replied
I hung out with this baby owl (and is sibling and parents) for a while, and when I got too close to the owlet, it would put up its best defense… which is looking huge!
Donna Ridgway
No matter how scary he tries to look, that’s a cute face. :) What a wonderful photo you have here!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much, Donna! The little one is adorable even in its “I’m huge” posture!
Ken McElroy
Beautiful image – I’m lovin it.
A.M. Ruttle replied
I’m diggin it that you’re lovin it!
Richard George
Bet the folks at Eye Contact Group would like this..great capture!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Just checked to make sure I had included it in that group, Rick, and I did; thanks for mentioning it… it seems like there are a ton of groups that are new to me every week!
Sharon K. Shubert
Awesome! I didn’t know owls did this! Great capture. :)
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hi Sharon, thanks so much for stopping by… love your “Frog Hunting”!
rodeorose
SENSATIONAL CAPTURE!!!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks for stopping by, rr!
sfmilner
Greetings A.M.; Now thats big ! What is striking to me are those eyes, so round and colorful and surrounded by the contrasting rings of feathers ! Beautifully captured !
steve
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much for stopping in, Steve; it really interesting to me what “catches” someone’s eye about a wildlife photo in particular!
bubbleblue
Wow, awesome capture.
A.M. Ruttle replied
Love that “awesome”, bb! Thanks for stopping by!
AuntieBarbie
Oh my gosh, it looks like the owl is ready to take flight – love the eye capture!!!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much, AB!
niki78
Stunning capture well done :)
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hi niki, thanks so much! You have some beautiful dogs/pups in your life… lucky you!
maxy
Amazing! What an intense expression too! Beautiful and incredible catch!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hi maxy, so cool to see you drop by from Jan Piller’s incredible Solo Exhibition; thanks for your great comment! You live in a beautiful part of the world… I miss New England!
Garth Smith
Wow this is weird, great shot.
A.M. Ruttle replied
Weird, you’re right, and intense too; thanks for stopping by, Garth!
Rob Schoon
impressive, well done
A.M. Ruttle replied
HI Rob, thank you so much for dropping by and your great comment! Can’t wait to see your photos of Wyoming… hope you enjoyed it!!
DawsonImages
Great capture
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hi Mike, that’s a great compliment; thanks so much!
smallfox
What a fantastic picture!!! How wonderful to catch this pose!!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much, smallfox; it was a treat! You have an amazing breadth of artistic and photographic talent; thanks for stopping by.
Helene Kippert
Works for me – great shot! :o)
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hi Helene, thanks so much! I love your gutsy use of color!
Krys Bailey
Nice timing! He certainly looks pretty scary! ;o)
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hi Krys, thanks so much! I had never seen a photo or a Fossa before; cool shot you have!
Dusker
Brilliant photo from all aspects.
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much, Dusker! Waikiki eh??!!!
maxy
Hi A.M! If you are ever in New Hampshire do let me know – we’ll give you the tour! xoxo! Yes, Jan’s reception was wonderful!!!
A.M. Ruttle replied
HI maxy, thanks so much, you never know when I might take you up on the tour! Thanks for dropping by!
JUSTART
great shot
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much, J; love your “Standing up”... wonderful tawny browns and blues!
maxy
Cool! Would be wonderful to meet you one day! xoxo!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hi maxy, one of these days you’ll have to come out to Jackson Hole and Yellowstone if I don’t get to NH first!
Anibal
Very impressive… i love the way you have captured him…
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks, Anibal! I wish I had thought to record a short video clip of this owlet clacking his beak and hissing at me!
TickerGirl
He sure is! Excellent photo.
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hi T, thanks so much for the “excellent”! And good-on-you that you donate your profits to the local Humane Society!
Martin Smart
Great shot, perfect timimg! Well done!
A.M. Ruttle replied
:-))), thanks Martin; got lucky to hang out with this owl family; it made me crack up that this little one was doing his best to look the size of an elephant when I got too close.
Rick & Deb Larson
Such an AWESOME capture, instant fave. HUGE CONGRATS on your well deserved feature in the I Love Birds group!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hi Rick and Deb, you are so great to stop by and send your congrats! I’m hoping to visit Kodiak Island and possibly other parts of Alaska next summer, first time. Can’t wait to see a small fraction of the beauty you see all the time!!
Beve Brown-Clark
OMG…fabulous capture…incredible eyes! Congrats on your feature.
A.M. Ruttle replied
You have a fantastic profile page, Beve; thanks so much for stopping by and your great comments!
FlowersEtc
A.M. Ruttle replied
I’m very honored, Ann, thank you so much!!!!
Kimberly Palmer
This image makes me emotional – I absolutely LOVE it!
A.M. Ruttle replied
I love YOUR wonderful response, Kimberly! Thank you so much!
Michael Wolf
Beautiful capture!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hi Michael, thank you so much for dropping by and your comment; I was fascinated to read about your “create a card” and email cards… do you get much traffic on that site?
parmi
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hello Parmi/Andrew, WOW! Thanks so much I love it! (and your Antiquation!!)
Cee Neuner
Totally awesome!!!!! Congrats on all your features…. Well deserved!!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much for your enthusiasm, Cee!
IngridSonja
Stunning capture! Congrats on feature!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much IngridSonja!
gabbielizzie
amazing. congradulations on your feature
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much, gabbielizzie; it’s fun to see a shot taken with a little camera get so much attention!
Dave & Trena P...
wow what an amazing capture!!! congrats on your features!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hi Dave and Trena, thanks so much for the “amazing” and the congrats! Maybe we should start an “I love nighthawks” group??!!
trueblvr
amazing shot, must be afraid of the little guys
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hi trueblvr, I saw your autumn photo, and my brain said “wow, that looks a lot like this part of the world”, and it is! You are due east of IFalls. Looks like pretty country! Thanks so much for dropping by!
Kimberly Palmer
you’re welcome – I totally love it! I sent the link to my husband, and here’s what he said “Holy cow, I got chills seeing this. fantastic picture”.
A.M. Ruttle replied
Home run! So many photographers say the ultimate compliment is to incite emotion… you’ve both made my day!
Karen Tillotson
AMAZING!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hi Karen, reading your profile, I felt like I was meeting a kindred spirit! And then your “My Mother’s Eyes” swept me in and blew me away… well done!!!!!
Maureen Maliha
Fantastic!!! Would you please consider adding this and any other work that you’d like, to Earth Keepers
Your work is amazing!!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Wow, Maureen, I haven’t thought about this shot for a while and am now just checking it; thank you so much for your delightful comment. I’ll go look at Earth Keepers right away!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Done, thanks for your suggestion, Maureen!
Linda Sparks
That’s a great shot. Congrats for getting it.
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much, Linda!
Victoria Jostes
OMG! can count on one hand the owls i have actually seen. THIS is a doozie!!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Love your “doozie”, Victoria!
whalegeek
Excellent image. A real winner of an owl in action shot. The patterns on the owl’s plumage knock me out as well as that direct gaze.
A.M. Ruttle replied
:-)))))))!
Sean Jansen
Wow, this looks awesome…...gorgeous capture !!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much for dropping in, Sean!
alucinari
Spectacular, magnificent capture! WOW! Kudos!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much for the rave review, a!
Baynanno1
Fabulous capture!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks, B! It must have been a thrill for you to look that snow leopard in the eye!!!
tkrosevear
Fantabulous capture of my favorite raptor ;) TK ♥
A.M. Ruttle replied
Loved reading your comment, and seeing your beautiful owl
Anne McGinn
i adore this baby owlet – boy, you were fast on the take there, girl. So well done!!!!
A.M. Ruttle replied
:-))), thanks for stopping by, Anne!
JayneLogan
Fab shot
A.M. Ruttle replied
Love your “fab” Jayne!
3XEternity
A.M. Ruttle replied
Wow, thanks for stopping by, 3XE!
Liane Pinel
Wow!! Awesome shot!!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much, Liane!
Maureen Maliha
Congratulations! Your work has been featured in
Earth Keepers
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thank you so much, Maureen, I’m really honored!
Voltaire Carlos
Wow what a capture!
A.M. Ruttle replied
You really do have the “bug” for photography Voltaire! Thanks for stopping by!!
gabbielizzie
Wow that is something to behold,what an amazing site,simply stunning capture
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much for stopping by, gabbielizzie! I’m still chuckling about your Delicate Cycle
Jonathan L Green
Gorgeous Owl !
Who? Whoo?
YOU Lil’Owl
A.M. Ruttle replied
:-))))), thanks for stopping by, Jonathan; looks like Diggy Dog is a real spitfire!
Phillip Weyers
Beautiful bird and capture.
Through-The-Eye
Amazing capture…. but, I think that big owl is about to get me !!!
Simply… AMAZING !
Ming Myaskovsky
Beautiful and awesome shot ! :)

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RickF
Beautiful capture!
Victoria Sheldon
An amazing capture!! congratulations on all your feautres. Very well deserved!!!
Cee Neuner 4 days ago
Your cohosts Cee and Chris
F.A. Moore 2 days ago
Gosh, Anne, what a tremendous and educational image. Love this. Thanks for the explanation, too!
Heather Hartkamp 2 days ago
Lois Bryan 1 day ago
a darling, darling, DARLING capture!!!!!!!! Just soooo fun!!!!! Congratulations on your Feature in Top Shelf … VERY deserving!!!!!
red addiction 1 day ago
Wicked cool!!
Babcia 1 day ago
Great Capture!
SilkyPix 1 day ago
Absolutely wonderful image, perfect in every way.
j
Gerardo Sánchez less than a minute ago
Stunning capture. Unbeatable!