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Featured in “The Birds” September 2010
Featured in “Only Owls” November 2010
A Great Horned owlet testing the strength of his wings on a nest at the top of an old tree stump in Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Mother and two siblings (a third is hidden from view) watch on offering support!
Canon 20D
1/250sec f8 ISO 800
500mm lens + 1.4x converter
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oh my goodness what a setting Martin. The family tree sure makes a gorgeous place to take this shot. I just love this
Many thanks Vickie, appreciate your comments and pleased that you like this one!
– Martin Smart
Wonderful capture and the stump and knowing they have their nest in there is great!!
Thank you very much for your kind comments Ciana!
– Martin Smart
How very wonderful..!!….A terrific capture Martin….!!!
Thank you very much Meg, appreciate your comments!
– Martin Smart
What a bunch of cuties. Great capture Martin.
Many thanks Bunny, appreciate your kind words!
– Martin Smart
Stunning photography Martin, well done!
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Thank you very much Margaret, appreciate your comments!
– Martin Smart
How beautiful!! I was luck enough to be able to spend a few weeks and help rehabilitate one of them once. They are my favorite owl!! Gorgeous picture :D
Glad you like it Marleia, thank you so much for your comments! Must have been a great experience to have been involved in rehabilitating one.
– Martin Smart
Wonderful !!
Thanks very much Etwin!
– Martin Smart
Great job, sir!
Thanks very much Harv!
– Martin Smart
Beautiful capture Martin, a fave for me!!
Many thanks for your comments Marvin, much appreciated!
– Martin Smart
Superb family capture Martin and very well timed with the wing spread on the owlet. Another wonderful capture!
Thanks very much for your comments and support David, appreciated as always!
– Martin Smart