snowy owls: This has been a good year for snowy owls in the Northeast. I caught this beauty a few days ago near sunset. I purposely moved so the wind was at my back and hoped it would...

srodday Loc: Mass

This has been a good year for snowy owls in the Northeast. I caught this beauty a few days ago near sunset. I purposely moved so the wind was at my back and hoped it would take off toward me. (Too often, I only get side shorts of snowy owls.) I was pretty happy with the outcome.

-Suzanne

Handheld, Olympus 300mm+2x Teleconverter + some cropping

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DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Fine job of a great opportunity!

DougS Loc: Central Arkansas

Nice! And excellent planning!

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

srodday wrote:

This has been a good year for snowy owls in the Northeast. I caught this beauty a few days ago near sunset. I purposely moved so the wind was at my back and hoped it would take off toward me. (Too often, I only get side shorts of snowy owls.) I was pretty happy with the outcome.

-Suzanne

Handheld, Olympus 300mm+2x Teleconverter + some cropping

Beautiful captures!

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

I would be very happy with those, too. Great job.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Really well done! I've only seen one, no pics.

srodday Loc: Mass

Thanks everyone. Every year is different and I count myself lucky when I see them!

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

srodday wrote:

This has been a good year for snowy owls in the Northeast. I caught this beauty a few days ago near sunset. I purposely moved so the wind was at my back and hoped it would take off toward me. (Too often, I only get side shorts of snowy owls.) I was pretty happy with the outcome.

-Suzanne

Handheld, Olympus 300mm+2x Teleconverter + some cropping

A fabulous, perfectly shot duo 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Excellent set, Suzanne! You move as to the wind is exactly what Steve Perry advises - you have good instincts.

srodday Loc: Mass

Never heard of Steve Perry but I will check him out. Thanks for the tip!

hettmoe Loc: Rural ND

Very nice!
Always hoping for the sun and wind to be at my back when out with the birds.

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

Way to go!

tomad Loc: North Carolina

Outstanding captures!

Mario22 Loc: Albany, NY

Simply beautiful bird with 2 fantastic pictures. I’ve never even seen an owl much less photographed one and this is my favorite for its color. Thx so much for sharing!

Hanson

srodday wrote:

This has been a good year for snowy owls in the Northeast. I caught this beauty a few days ago near sunset. I purposely moved so the wind was at my back and hoped it would take off toward me. (Too often, I only get side shorts of snowy owls.) I was pretty happy with the outcome.

-Suzanne

Handheld, Olympus 300mm+2x Teleconverter + some cropping

Great shots. Was this equivalent to 600 mm or 1200 mm with the 2XTC?