I'm Really HUGE

A.M. Ruttle

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!

I'm Really HUGE belongs to the following groups:

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I'm Really HUGE by A.M. Ruttle
I'm Really HUGE by A.M. Ruttle
  • Diane Schuster

    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

    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

    Ken McElroy

    Beautiful image – I’m lovin it.

  • A.M. Ruttle replied

    I’m diggin it that you’re lovin it!

  • Richard  George

    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

    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

    rodeorose

    SENSATIONAL CAPTURE!!!

  • A.M. Ruttle replied

    Thanks for stopping by, rr!

  • sfmilner

    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

    bubbleblue

    Wow, awesome capture.

  • A.M. Ruttle replied

    Love that “awesome”, bb! Thanks for stopping by!

  • AuntieBarbie

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    DawsonImages

    Great capture

  • A.M. Ruttle replied

    Hi Mike, that’s a great compliment; thanks so much!

  • smallfox

    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

    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

    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

    Dusker

    Brilliant photo from all aspects.

  • A.M. Ruttle replied

    Thanks so much, Dusker! Waikiki eh??!!!

  • maxy

    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

    JUSTART

    great shot

  • A.M. Ruttle replied

    Thanks so much, J; love your “Standing up”... wonderful tawny browns and blues!

  • maxy

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Cee Neuner

    Totally awesome!!!!! Congrats on all your features…. Well deserved!!

  • A.M. Ruttle replied

    Thanks so much for your enthusiasm, Cee!

  • IngridSonja

    IngridSonja

    Stunning capture! Congrats on feature!

  • A.M. Ruttle replied

    Thanks so much IngridSonja!

  • gabbielizzie

    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 Puckett

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Linda Sparks

    That’s a great shot. Congrats for getting it.

  • A.M. Ruttle replied

    Thanks so much, Linda!

  • Victoria Jostes

    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

    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

    Sean Jansen

    Wow, this looks awesome…...gorgeous capture !!

  • A.M. Ruttle replied

    Thanks so much for dropping in, Sean!

  • alucinari

    alucinari

    Spectacular, magnificent capture! WOW! Kudos!

  • A.M. Ruttle replied

    Thanks so much for the rave review, a!

  • Baynanno1

    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

    tkrosevear

    Fantabulous capture of my favorite raptor ;) TK ♥

  • A.M. Ruttle replied

    Loved reading your comment, and seeing your beautiful owl

  • Anne  McGinn

    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

    JayneLogan

    Fab shot

  • A.M. Ruttle replied

    Love your “fab” Jayne!

  • 3XEternity
  • A.M. Ruttle replied

    Wow, thanks for stopping by, 3XE!

  • Liane Pinel

    Liane Pinel

    Wow!! Awesome shot!!

  • A.M. Ruttle replied

    Thanks so much, Liane!

  • Maureen Maliha

    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

    Voltaire Carlos

    Wow what a capture!

  • A.M. Ruttle replied

    You really do have the “bug” for photography Voltaire! Thanks for stopping by!!

  • gabbielizzie

    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

    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

    Phillip Weyers

    Beautiful bird and capture.

  • Through-The-Eye

    Through-The-Eye

    Amazing capture…. but, I think that big owl is about to get me !!!
    Simply… AMAZING !

  • Ming  Myaskovsky

    Ming Myaskovsky

    Beautiful and awesome shot ! :)
    .

  • RickF

    RickF

    Beautiful capture!

  • Victoria Sheldon

    Victoria Sheldon

    An amazing capture!! congratulations on all your feautres. Very well deserved!!!

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner 4 days ago


    Your cohosts Cee and Chris

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore 2 days ago

    Gosh, Anne, what a tremendous and educational image. Love this. Thanks for the explanation, too!

  • Heather Hartkamp

    Heather Hartkamp 2 days ago

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan 1 day ago

    a darling, darling, DARLING capture!!!!!!!! Just soooo fun!!!!! Congratulations on your Feature in Top Shelf … VERY deserving!!!!!

  • red addiction

    red addiction 1 day ago

    Wicked cool!!

  • Babcia

    Babcia 1 day ago

    Great Capture!

  • SilkyPix

    SilkyPix 1 day ago

    Absolutely wonderful image, perfect in every way.
    j

  • Gerardo Sánchez

    Gerardo Sánchez less than a minute ago

    Stunning capture. Unbeatable!

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