Who are you calling Shortie???

Krys Bailey

Who are you calling Shortie???

This aptly named Little Owl (athene noctua) may be a pocket-sized featherball but he looks like he doesn’t take prisoners! He did a great flying display for the spectators and apparently isn’t particular if he knocks your eye out while doing so! That’s my boy! ;o)

Hawk Conservancy, Andover, Hampshire.

Canon EOS 5D Mk II with Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L

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Who are you calling Shortie??? by Krys Bailey
Who are you calling Shortie??? by Krys Bailey
  • joak

    joak

    BRILLIANT WHIT A WEE CRACKER ..LOVE YER DESCRIPTION

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Aw thanks Joak! He’s got such a big character for a wee birdie! ;o)

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    *wow *
    Oh my this is just perfect look at those eyes:)

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Tina! I did want to put him in my pocket and take him home! ;o)

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    I love those eyes krys!

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    I would love to see one of these guys in the wild….lovely shot!!

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks- yeah so would I! Take along a microscope!!! ;o)))

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    He looks like our burrowing owls, but with stumpy legs. = )
    This little tyke is adorable, Krys. Glad you didn’t lose an eyeball.

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Kimmie. He’s even a little smaller than a burrowing owl which I got some photos of too, but they seem to be asleep most of the time and aren’t terribly exciting! ;o)

  • Chris Clark

    Chris Clark

    stunning capture Krys

  • Dawne Olson

    Dawne Olson

    Yikes! They do have the most menacing gaze don’t they? Great capture!

  • linifer

    linifer

    Lol.. love the description! He sure dont look like a pussycat! :))

  • Christopher  Ewing

    Christopher E...

    amazing detail krys!! love that look he has, wow

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    He’s awesome !!! Great shot and love his crazy stare (I wouldn’t mess) xx

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    This is amazing, Krys. Your work is always above par. xo

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Aw thanks Lori! I just only post the shots I think are most entertaining! ;o)

  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage

    gorgeous capture, excellent title !
    my best, francis.

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    Kris this is a brilliant shot of this little chap.
    MY Favorite I think

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks so much Malcolm! ;o)

  • scoob29

    scoob29

    What a great shot love it being small my self i can relate to title lol.

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Hahaha! I can too!! ;o)

  • Ed Moore

    Ed Moore

    Krys…Mann, my wife looks at me this way. Guess that’s what she’s thinking, eh? I second the emotions expressed above and only want to add that this is “suuupa” as they say in the homeland. Cheers!

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    a fabulous picture, great image,he certainly dont look happy hehe dawnx

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    lol, love this

  • dmarie

    dmarie

    what a cutie…great shot…my kind of animal…comes with attitude…lol :-)

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Short people have ATTITUDE!

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Yeah, I know Al… I’m one of them… ;o)))

  • Jacky

    Jacky

    LOL…cute and very beautiful !!

  • jesika

    jesika

    Wonderful shot, lovely little bird.
    j

  • Finbarr Reilly

    Finbarr Reilly

    This is superb Krys I love it
    Fino

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    I love this, since I’m a shortie myself, I know how he feels! Dee

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Dee! I’m a fellow shortie too – maybe that’s why I felt a bond with this little guy, rofl! ;o)

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Wow wunderful Krys

  • Dusker

    Dusker

    Don’t mess with me!! I wonder if that is how I look when threatened! Great photo.

  • Richard G Witham

    Richard G Witham

    Wow; what a look! Great color and detail as usual with your work, and I love the bokeh.

  • Jellybean720

    Jellybean720

    Aww.. may be short but so cute.. Great Capture :))

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Oh, my goodness – what a look!!!!! This little chap means business!!!!! lol What a fun capture!!!!!!

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    LOL Gotta love this little guy with a big attitude. Excellent capture of him Krys!

  • Mariann Rea

    Mariann Rea

    Wonderful owl, Krys! Well captured! :)

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    hehe what a cutie ! wonderful capture

  • micklyn

    micklyn

    Gorgeous! loving the attitude!!

  • Bonnie T.  Barry

    Bonnie T. Barry

    I have a brother in law who’s very sensitive about his height; he could identify with Shortie. I also had an uncle named Shorty who didn’t care one bit about being vertically challenged; he had enough spunk and character to more than make up for what he didn’t have in physical stature. This really speaks to me, too, as I’m only about five feet tall. Of course, height doesn’t mean much to me except when I’m trying to reach those out of the way dishes in the uppermost cabinets. Excuse me, Kyrs, for meandering in my response to your photo; it just got lots of thoughts stirred up and I think that’s what a really good photo does. It engages the viewer in many ways. Old Shortie has stirred up lots of thoughts in the noggin this morning. Thanks for sharing such a superb image! You’re the best!

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Bonnie! I’m a 5ft 1in shortie myself!! I can relate to that thing about not being able to reach those high cupboards, but I wouldn’t be tall for all the world! ;o)

  • budrfli

    budrfli

    awesome character and color detail in this intriguing capture!

  • insolitus

    insolitus

    Your photographs are wonderful. This has to be my favourite – the stance; the look, a perfect capture.

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thank you so much for your kind words! :o)

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    great shot

  • Meg Hart

    Meg Hart

    Shorties of the world unite..!!...And what a spunky little shortie you are, tough guy..!...A totally beautiful image Krys…fave.

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Meg!!! Yeah, I’m a shortie too, only I’m not as good looking as this guy! ;o)))

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