Stunned burrowing Owl: This shot was taken at the animal sanctuary in Laguna Hills, California. I spent almost five minutes for him to look at the camera, and when he finally did, he...

deerpark243 Loc: La Mirada, California, USA

This shot was taken at the animal sanctuary in Laguna Hills, California. I spent almost five minutes for him to look at the camera, and when he finally did, he looked stunned.

Nikon D3
Nikon-Nikkor 105mm 2.8 Micro
f-7.1 1/200s ISO-200

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Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

deerpark243 wrote:

This shot was taken at the animal sanctuary in Laguna Hills, California. I spent almost five minutes for him to look at the camera, and when he finally did, he looked stunned.

Nikon D3
Nikon-Nikkor 105mm 2.8 Micro
f-7.1 1/200s ISO-200

Wonderfully detailed shot! Luv the expression, too! Those 105s really bring it! Thanx for sharing!

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Great shot.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Good work, Mike!

flathead27ford Loc: Colorado, North of Greeley

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AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio

deerpark243 wrote:

This shot was taken at the animal sanctuary in Laguna Hills, California. I spent almost five minutes for him to look at the camera, and when he finally did, he looked stunned.

Nikon D3
Nikon-Nikkor 105mm 2.8 Micro
f-7.1 1/200s ISO-200

Did you use a flash? Have you ever had someone blast a flash in your eye's? I don't belong to PETA, but I also don't think animals or birds should have to put up with so called photographers either. Suppose the owl was flying when he was blinded and it flew into a wall.

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

deerpark243 wrote:

This shot was taken at the animal sanctuary in Laguna Hills, California. I spent almost five minutes for him to look at the camera, and when he finally did, he looked stunned.

Nikon D3
Nikon-Nikkor 105mm 2.8 Micro
f-7.1 1/200s ISO-200

Love it!

HRoss Loc: Longmont, CO

deerpark243 Loc: La Mirada, California, USA

AirWalter wrote:

Did you use a flash? Have you ever had someone blast a flash in your eye's? I don't belong to PETA, but I also don't think animals or birds should have to put up with so called photographers either. Suppose the owl was flying when he was blinded and it flew into a wall.

No, I used no flash, for one the bird couldn’t fly and two I know better to use flash on animals that spook easily.

deerpark243 Loc: La Mirada, California, USA

Sinewsworn wrote:

Wonderfully detailed shot! Luv the expression, too! Those 105s really bring it! Thanx for sharing!

Yes, it's one of my main lenses, I love doing macro with it.

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

deerpark243 wrote:

This shot was taken at the animal sanctuary in Laguna Hills, California. I spent almost five minutes for him to look at the camera, and when he finally did, he looked stunned.

Nikon D3
Nikon-Nikkor 105mm 2.8 Micro
f-7.1 1/200s ISO-200

Very nice shot

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Great shot!

raymondh Loc: Walker, MI

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tcthome Loc: NJ

Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL

Great shot. It's they eyes on these little owls. I think they are the most photogenic of all owls.