“The splendorous colours and patterns of a Barn Owl (Tyto alba) in full flight silently beating her wings. This beautiful nocturnal raptor captures the faintest noise with her superbly designed facial disk and complex auditory system”. —Carmen Mandel-Cesareo

This image is featured in National Geographic online
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Image © Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo

Supporting Owl Rehabilitation

I donate 100% sales proceeds from this image to PAWS Progressive Animal Welfare Society for the loving rehabilitation of an injured Barn Owl and for their continuous efforts to re-instate rehabilitated wildlife to their homes.

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Artist statement
My photographs are not enhanced; they represent the true nature and colours of the subjects as captured by the lens. I never lure my animated subjects to come close to me: spontaneity is the key.

This is an original image.

{Details for the group Only Owls: Nikon D50, 200 mm, exposure auto, metering spot 1/3200 sec F/7.1, 0 EV, ISO 800, AF-A. Image as is, not cropped, not retouched}