"Asio Flammeus"
2nd Place in the Owls in Autumn Challenge in the Only Owls Group
Featured in “Canadiana” November 2009
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Asio Flammeus is the Latin name for a Short-eared Owl, a species of typical owl. The owls that belong to the genus “Asio” are known as eared owls as they have tufts of feathers that resemble mammals ears. The “ear” tufts may not always be visible but the Short-eared owl will display them when in a defensive pose. The word flammeus is Latin for “flaming, or the color of fire”. Short-eared Owls are found in open country, marshlands and grasslands and this little beauty was photographed on the Nanaimo River Estuary, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.
Canon 20D
1/800sec f8 ISO 200
500mm lens + 1.4x converter
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Gail Bridger
Wow Martin, what a beautiful image!! Looks like a female with those gorgeous eyes!! Instant fave!!
Martin Smart replied
Hi Gail, thank you very much for your kind comments. I’m sure with eyes like that is has to be a female!!
Marvin Collins
Great shot Martin!!
Martin Smart replied
Thank you very much Marvin!
Jay Ryser
Those eyes are hypnotic – great shot and narrative
Martin Smart replied
Thank you very much Jay!
Sharon K. Shubert
Perfect capture, such an amazing bird! :)
Martin Smart replied
Thanks so much Sharon, glad you like it!
Torfinn Johann...
Excellent shot Martin!
Martin Smart replied
Many thanks Torfinn!
J.K. York
super sharp capture. love that you got him on the old worn post. excellent separation from BG. well done.
Martin Smart replied
Many thanks for your comments James, much appreciated!
Gary Lengyel
Excellent image!
Martin Smart replied
Thank you very much Gary!
PPPhotoArt
wow just stunning!!!!
Martin Smart replied
Thank you so much Patricia!
Jon Lees
beautiful! good job.
Martin Smart replied
Thank you very much Jon!
Karen Kaleta
Another beautiful capture Martin. I love owls – all of them
Martin Smart replied
Thanks so much Karen, glad you like this one!
Rich Summers
Great shot Martin!
Martin Smart replied
Thank you very much Rich!
Baynanno1
Wonderful capture Martin.
Martin Smart replied
Thank you so much Trish!
HelenaBrophy
Beautiful capture!
Martin Smart replied
Thank you very much Helena!
David Lewins LRPS
Fantastic detail Martin and a perfect capture, the smooth backdrop is excellent.
Martin Smart replied
Thank you very much David, your kind comments are appreciated as always!
lorilee
Beautiful!!!!
Martin Smart replied
Thanks so much Lori!
Sandra O'Connor
My favourite owl – lovely image.
Martin Smart replied
Thank you very much Sandra!
Bunny Clarke
Awesome capture. A beautiful creature.
Martin Smart replied
Thank you so much Bunny!
UncaDeej
great catch..
Martin Smart replied
Thanks very much UncaDeej!
Tallow
fantastic work
Martin Smart replied
Much appreciate your comment Tallow, thank you!
Sandy Stewart
Lovely lighting and exposure! The soft background so nicely compliments the owl’s shades! Nice work! : )
Martin Smart replied
Thanks so much Sandy!
Rick & Deb Larson
WOW Martin, this is really beautiful … what a little beauty, just ♥ those eyes, so very captivating!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
Martin Smart replied
Thank you very much Rick and Deb, so glad you like this one, its always been one of my personal favourites.
Dave & Trena P...
another beautiful image!!!
Martin Smart replied
Much appreciate your comments Dave & Trena, thank you!
Bluenorther 23 days ago
Martin Smart replied 23 days ago
This was a really nice surprise Leslie, thank you very much!
Adrian Geronimo 20 days ago
they’re just so beautiful. i’m gonna miss shooting wildlife and birds like this, specially now as i just got rid of my telephoto lens. thanks for uploading this beauty!!! it’s a masterpiece.
nothing like catching a photo of a wild bird in its own elements. great work and congratulations on the feature.
Martin Smart replied 20 days ago
Thank you very much for you kind comments Adrian, much appreciated!