Sometimes the most incredible things can happen when you least expect them.
Mar 27, 2024 20:08:40 #
Sergo
Loc: Washington State
Yesterday, I spent 3 hours standing at the edge of a field hoping the owls at the other end of the field would come close enough for a decent shot but, it didn't happen. I was cold, tired and hungry so, I decided to call it a day. I was walking back to my car when it happened. An owl flew right by me and continued on along the side of the road. I was kicking myself for not being ready. My one chance for a shot and I had my camera shut off and slung over my shoulder. Then the incredible happened. He turned around and came straight back at me and this time I was ready. But then it got even better! He came within 20ft from my car, stopped, and went into a hover. He had spotted something in the grass. His wings and body were making all kinds of gyrations to maintain his hover but his eyes stayed locked on target. He held the hover long enough for me to fire off about 15 shots then he dove on his target
Sadly, he missed - but I didn't.
Funny, I wasn't cold, tired or hungry anymore.
Sadly, he missed - but I didn't.
Funny, I wasn't cold, tired or hungry anymore.
Mar 27, 2024 20:22:38 #
Sometimes getting lucky is the key to a good photograph. Great capture finding an owl in broad daylight. Be thankful for the little things.
Mar 27, 2024 20:47:07 #
Awesome shot! With his talons retracted he looks like he has a bunny foot! lol!
Mar 27, 2024 21:06:45 #
It is amazing how "lucky" someone with experience and equipment can be. You earned that shot.
Mar 27, 2024 22:27:39 #
Mar 28, 2024 00:36:09 #
Awesome story about that very cool event!! Congrats on being ready for the hover!!
Nice photo!!
Dodie
Nice photo!!
Dodie
Mar 28, 2024 02:46:57 #
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Mar 28, 2024 07:12:31 #
Great shot. You capitalized on a bit of luck, which, when you think about it, isn't just luck. :)
Nice work.
Nice work.
Mar 28, 2024 07:28:49 #
Neat.
(Is he carrying something? His foot looks odd. Or maybe I haven't had enough coffee yet.)
(Is he carrying something? His foot looks odd. Or maybe I haven't had enough coffee yet.)
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