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!

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Pilgrim
Simply amazing shot, cannot imagine how you captured it
Murray Newham
Incredible. Congratulations. You can almost see the sheer ecstasy on his face.
James Pierce
Another wow from me – wildlife is hard, birds are maybe harder, you have a stunning collection here.
FireRabbit
This is fantastic! What an expression on that owl!
Stephen Colquitt
Brilliant!
jagphoto
Cool shot
winnierose
What a shot, you should be way proud of this.
Hans Kawitzki
what a meal and the expression on the owls face is priceless
kies
Awesome shot I love it!!!!
Michael Kienhuis
Wow!
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Kelly McGill
Oh my gosh! This is unbelievable – the owl’s face looks like a smile even!
Absolutely beautiful image..
Ashley Moore
What a wonderful capture, sensational.
botanicfanatic
I’m not sure if it’s ecstasy or sheer concentration of getting it to go down the right hatch :)
Extraordinary!
John Pacifico
This is the most amazing shot I have seen. brilliant work in your portfolio… I’m a big fan!
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
Outstanding capture…!!!!
Mugsy
Awesome!...... and beyond!
Jeff Burns
Another amazing capture. WOW
Marianne
An amazing shot Lance. This is one that I always remember.
whisperingruth
My God! He looks like a chubby little human . . . fantastic photography! What a cutie.
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
Incredible capture!
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
Amazing!! The owl does look very happy with his meal!! Excellent capture!
Lucindawind
wow thats tottaly awesome !
Rita H. Ireland
Awesome!....
Daniel Rarela
And here I was thinking owls went around looking all poker faced 24 hours a day… guess not!
Great capture, lance!
gladders
Yum Yum! Fascinating shot.
Joan Smart
wow this is amazing!!!
geosgurl
AMAZING!
SD Smart
Stunning image. As has been already said – Great timing and capture of expression.
tonilouise
Probably my all time favourite Lance. Just love this. A truly brilliant shot.. :~)
kcranmer
OMG that is an amazing shot! Actually made me laugh!
Melissa Kirkham
Totally incredible shot
Jean Hildebrant
Oh my goodness! Incredible shot!!! He looks almost human in his expression! You shot this at the perfect moment!
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
The satisfaction on his face is priceless … fabulous.
Mary Broome
This is one of my all time favourites :) Love that expression on its face
Mohammad Khaksar
beautiful indeed..
i l d i l a z...
What an unique shot!
Pamela B
Absolutely stunning!
KellyThomas
amazing shot. very happy bird.
Beannie
wow what a wonderful capture a 1 and a million shot just amazing!
Cathy Middleton
Wicked shot…....absolutely incredible.
Tracey McKeown
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
InnerPassion
OH my goodness! what an amazing capture, so well done :)
Danielle Espin
Great shot! Looks kinda difficult whatever it is that he is swallowing =)
Michelle Barlo...
BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO ENCORE
Debbie Roelle
OMG!!!Crazy shot, Love it.
Jan Piller
Holy moly – your timing was perfect! but ewwwwww!!!! hahaha excellent shot Lance!
StopComplaining
wow amazing shot.. he looks so proud of himself lol this would be perfect for The Beauty of Nature :)
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
Amazing shot, Lance!! Such a human face!!
jesika
You have excelled yourself with this one, Lance.
Superb shot
jxx
picketty
this is delightful…was it in the wild or a hand reared baby?
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...
outstanding
ChrisCoombes
Great photo Lance
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 - ...
Excellent shot
Ingrid *
sensational is the word!!!
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
Wow! Brilliant capture!
vampvamp
amazing & gross all at the same time! :]
Ian Berry 18 days ago
A terrific shot Lance but only a mother could love someone with a face like that.
navybrat 17 days ago
amazing shot…
Johnny S 17 days ago
Wow, spectacular capture, great timing.
Robin Monroe 16 days ago
awesome capture:)