In The Shade
A couple of baby Great Horned Owls nearing maturity bide their time on a branch in the shade just weeks before they take their first flying lesson. I wonder who will take control of the nest next year though. Shot on Hutchinson Island, Florida.
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Lois Bryan
Now THIS is what is known as a “CRACK SHOT”!!!!!!!!! What an extraordinary colorful detailed image … and how adorable are your babies!!!!!!!!! HAD to fave right away!!!!!!!!
Franklin Lindsey replied
thanks Lois. This is a hard act to follow after they’re gone…lol
Karen Checca
Brilliant shot, Franklin! Vibrant colors, nice lighting, beautiful subject! :)Karen
Franklin Lindsey replied
thanks Karen, special friends of mine.
Lynn Bauer
Wow…this is awesome!!! Unbelievable!!! Instant fav for me!
Franklin Lindsey replied
thank you guys
LudaNayvelt
gorgeous shot
Hans Kawitzki
Brilliant shot,vibrant colours and fine details are outstanding.
Gail Bridger
Oh, wow! What a beautiful shot, the colors are so rich!! Gorgeous work!
Evita
Fabulous capture !!! :D
Lois Bryan
... oh, well, until they ARE gone, keep snapping!!!!! And you know what??? After they are … I know you … and I know you’ll find more wonderful gems to please our eyes!!!!!! Hugzzz!!!!
Franklin Lindsey replied
thanks for the hugs and the support. Too bad we all didn’t have the time to do what we enjoy in life as much!
RickF
Awesome Capture!
DJ LeMay
Gorgeous, rich colors and those eyes just out ‘n GRAB YOU!! Beautiful!!
Kimberly Peers
Wonderfully done! I love the colors and the expressions on their faces!
Béla Török
Brilliant work!
Jared Revell
Awesome shot Frank !!
love the colours, dof, composition and the look on those owls…priceless !
kathy s gillen...
excellent capture, they are so cool
jesika
Beautiful babies, beautifully presented. They are watching you watch them, super. ENVY!!! LOL
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Franklin Lindsey replied
thanks my bird lover friend across the water, appreciate you keeping an eye on my stuff too!
Marvin Collins
Beautiful!!
Franklin Lindsey replied
thanks marv
Ciska
OMG How gorgeous are they, what a fantastic capture, well done!!!
Franklin Lindsey replied
thanks Ciska, your wonderful!
Natures Vision
Very lovely capture, well done!!! – Ann
Joyce Dickens,...
Excellent work Frank….exquisite color, exposure…and those beautiful babies….just loving it!!!
Franklin Lindsey replied
thanks Joyce. All the time I wondered if they were having thoughts about me…lol
KatsEye
Just gorgeous. Love the color and clarity. Wonderful capture.
Lynda McDonald
i yiyi, i think this is a wonderful capture , terrific detail
Franklin Lindsey replied
Thanks a bunch Lynda, appreciate you looking in too!