Dinnertime

Lance Leopold

Dinnertime

It was feeding time at Warrawong Sanctuary, in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. I captured this owl swallowing his meal, a (dead) mouse. He looks like he is really enjoying it!

Dinnertime belongs to the following groups:

All That is Nature (Photography Only), Animal Kingdom, Birds Of Prey (3 per day), ONLY OWLS, South Australian Artists and Zoophoria (2 per day, approval required) Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Dinnertime by Lance Leopold
Dinnertime by Lance Leopold
  • Pilgrim

    Pilgrimworks here

    Simply amazing shot, cannot imagine how you captured it

  • Murray Newham

    Murray Newham

    Incredible. Congratulations. You can almost see the sheer ecstasy on his face.

  • James Pierce

    James Pierce

    Another wow from me – wildlife is hard, birds are maybe harder, you have a stunning collection here.

  • FireRabbit

    FireRabbit

    This is fantastic! What an expression on that owl!

  • Stephen Colquitt

    Stephen Colquitt

    Brilliant!

  • jagphoto

    jagphoto

    Cool shot

  • winnierose

    winnierose

    What a shot, you should be way proud of this.

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    what a meal and the expression on the owls face is priceless

  • kies

    kies

    Awesome shot I love it!!!!

  • Michael Kienhuis
  • Kelly McGill

    Kelly McGill

    Oh my gosh! This is unbelievable – the owl’s face looks like a smile even!
    Absolutely beautiful image..

  • Ashley Moore

    Ashley Moore

    What a wonderful capture, sensational.

  • botanicfanatic

    botanicfanatic

    I’m not sure if it’s ecstasy or sheer concentration of getting it to go down the right hatch :)
    Extraordinary!

  • John Pacifico

    John Pacifico

    This is the most amazing shot I have seen. brilliant work in your portfolio… I’m a big fan!

  • Brian Barnes StormChase.com

    Brian Barnes S...

    Wow – this is an amazing photo of a well photographed subject! And, he looks very happy…that must be tasty. Great Job!

  • kenmo

    kenmo

    Outstanding capture…!!!!

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Awesome!...... and beyond!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Another amazing capture. WOW

  • Marianne

    Marianne

    An amazing shot Lance. This is one that I always remember.

  • whisperingruth

    whisperingruth

    My God! He looks like a chubby little human . . . fantastic photography! What a cutie.

  • snurfdood

    snurfdood

    How can something be so gruesome yet so cute at the same time….made me want to go…ahhhhhhhhhhh…...oooogh!! Amazing photo…Your whole portfolio is inspirational to a beginner like me..;o)

  • StacyLee

    StacyLee

    Incredible capture!

  • Cathleen Tarawhiti

    Cathleen Taraw...

    It looks like it’s the first thing he’s had to eat all week; what a human-like expression on his face. That’s cool!

  • dduhaime55

    dduhaime55

    Amazing!! The owl does look very happy with his meal!! Excellent capture!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wow thats tottaly awesome !

  • Rita  H. Ireland

    Rita H. Ireland

    Awesome!....

  • Daniel  Rarela

    Daniel Rarela

    And here I was thinking owls went around looking all poker faced 24 hours a day… guess not!

    Great capture, lance!

  • gladders

    gladders

    Yum Yum! Fascinating shot.

  • Joan Smart

    Joan Smart

    wow this is amazing!!!

  • geosgurl

    geosgurl

    AMAZING!

  • SD Smart

    SD Smart

    Stunning image. As has been already said – Great timing and capture of expression.

  • tonilouise

    tonilouise

    Probably my all time favourite Lance. Just love this. A truly brilliant shot.. :~)

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    OMG that is an amazing shot! Actually made me laugh!

  • Melissa Kirkham

    Melissa Kirkham

    Totally incredible shot

  • Jean Hildebrant

    Jean Hildebrant

    Oh my goodness! Incredible shot!!! He looks almost human in his expression! You shot this at the perfect moment!

  • sharra

    sharra

    i love baby owels….its so adorable. i have just fallen in love with them recently…i dont know why…but its a grand shot. good on you

  • jaycee

    jaycee

    The satisfaction on his face is priceless … fabulous.

  • Mary Broome

    Mary Broome

    This is one of my all time favourites :) Love that expression on its face

  • Mohammad Khaksar

    Mohammad Khaksar

    beautiful indeed..

  • i l d i  l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    What an unique shot!

  • Pamela B

    Pamela B

    Absolutely stunning!

  • KellyThomas

    KellyThomas

    amazing shot. very happy bird.

  • Beannie

    Beannie

    wow what a wonderful capture a 1 and a million shot just amazing!

  • Cathy Middleton

    Cathy Middleton

    Wicked shot…....absolutely incredible.

  • Tracey McKeown

    Tracey McKeown

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • InnerPassion

    InnerPassion

    OH my goodness! what an amazing capture, so well done :)

  • Danielle Espin

    Danielle Espin

    Great shot! Looks kinda difficult whatever it is that he is swallowing =)

  • Michelle BarlondSmith

    Michelle Barlo...

    BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO ENCORE

  • Debbie Roelle

    Debbie Roelle

    OMG!!!Crazy shot, Love it.

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Holy moly – your timing was perfect! but ewwwwww!!!! hahaha excellent shot Lance!

  • StopComplaining

    StopComplaining

    wow amazing shot.. he looks so proud of himself lol this would be perfect for The Beauty of Nature :)

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    Unbelievable. Thank-you! I have an Owl collection- with over 500 in our home- but this takes the cake! His ecstasy is infectious!

  • David Clarke

    David Clarke

    Amazing shot, Lance!! Such a human face!!

  • jesika

    jesika

    You have excelled yourself with this one, Lance.
    Superb shot
    jxx

  • picketty

    picketty

    this is delightful…was it in the wild or a hand reared baby?

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    This bird was given a mouse by its trainer in a wildlife park,and i only got a couple of shots before it disappeared down its throat.

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    outstanding

  • ChrisCoombes

    ChrisCoombes

    Great photo Lance

  • dmarie

    dmarie

    she looks so happy at feeding time, but I am not to keen on the choice of food…heehee :-) Great shot

  • C J Hummel -  Foxfire Gallery

    C J Hummel - ...

    Excellent shot

  • Ingrid *

    Ingrid *

    sensational is the word!!!

  • swaby

    swaby

    I just took a journey thru your art that I will never forget! All so beautiful and unique and beautiful. Thank you!

  • Richard Ahne

    Richard Ahne

    Wow! Brilliant capture!

  • vampvamp

    vampvamp

    amazing & gross all at the same time! :]

  • Ian Berry

    Ian Berry 18 days ago

    A terrific shot Lance but only a mother could love someone with a face like that.

  • navybrat

    navybrat 17 days ago

    amazing shot…

  • Johnny S

    Johnny S 17 days ago

    Wow, spectacular capture, great timing.

  • Robin Monroe

    Robin Monroe 16 days ago

    awesome capture:)

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