Yikes by DigitallyStill
This photo of a Great Gray Owl at sunset clutching a mouse on a post was taken in Dunrobin, Ontario Canada. A close look reveals the retraction of the Owl’s nictitating membrane also known as the third (protective) eyelid.
Photo was taken with a Canon EOS 20D, a 70-200 f.28lens and a 1.4t.c. Minor cropping and lighting adjustments were made in DPP.
Comments
Thank you very much Bradley. I find it interesting to see the Great Gray Owl’s nictitating membrane.
– DigitallyStill
Magnificent shot! wow!!!
Thank you very much Diane. This past winter was my first sighting of Owls ever, since I started photography and it was a magnificent experience. These owls were here for our winter, and they truly put on a great show. They have no fear of humans and carry on their business like I wasn’t even there. A wonderful experience.
– DigitallyStill
Incredible, the clarity is immaculate and the action frozen conveys the message. National Geogrpahic quality!
With a Great Gray Owl erruption occuring only every 5 to 7 years in our area, mother Nature sure was on my side for this one. And thank you so very much JL H for such kind comments. They are very much appreciated.
Francine
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– DigitallyStill
Digitally awesome!!
LOL Many thanks!. ;-)
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Superb!A lucky shot right there! Perfect timing!
Indeed my friend. Right place at the right time. ;-) Many thanks!
– DigitallyStill
too close for comfort? It takes nerves of steel not to flinch.
Knowing that these guys are driven to our area (out of the normal range) by hunger, relatively close proximity to a human is of no concern to them and somewhat reassuring with fair distance lens of course. ;-)
– DigitallyStill