Posted by Ina (Krugersdorp, South Africa) on 29 November 2007 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
... don't miss a thing! He was very patient with me and was a natural poser! Took about 15 shots, all different - and I did not have to move an inch! He turned his head slowly in all directions, looked up, looked down, looked right at me.... it was a pleasure to spent time with him.
Spotted eagle owl 1 of 4
Did you know... "Although owls have binocular vision, their large eyes are fixed in their sockets, as with other birds, and they must turn their entire head to change views.
Vision: Owls are far-sighted, and are unable to clearly see anything within a few inches of their eyes. Their far vision, particularly in low light, is incredibly good, and they can turn their head 180 degrees around."
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LOVE IT
29 Nov 2007 2:49am
@Dimitrios: Thanks Dimitrios - for your visit and comment!
Gorgeous take with wonderful details!
29 Nov 2007 2:57am
@ManuelaR: Thanks Manuala!
Is watching to me! Awesome shot!
29 Nov 2007 3:49am
@Judit: Thanks Judit! He's watching you all the way from South Africa! Aint that amazing!
well captured
29 Nov 2007 8:24am
@marc: Thanks Marc!
That’s macro mode with all its glory.
29 Nov 2007 2:16pm
@badala: Thanks Badala! All compliments to Mr Owl! He was an great subject! Thanks for your visit.
Wonderfull shot Ina. The details are quite impressive
29 Nov 2007 2:23pm
@standley: Thank you Standley! I enjoy your comment and regular visits.... realy!
This is an amazing image. Goodness, you're close...you're lucky he doesn't see you as a field mouse! Great image-I love the sharp details and the colors. His eyes are menacing tho'.
29 Nov 2007 3:41pm
@Laurie: Hi Laurie! I made sure that I did not make any sudden movement... it was almost like in slow motion! Thanks for your visit!
Sharp eyes and a sharp image, well done!
29 Nov 2007 4:05pm
@Michael: Thank you for your comment Michael. I enjoy your visits and comments!
Ina, I absolutely love this image. I have a great affection and appreciation for owls. They are incredible birds. You did such a good job with this, I would love to see the others. This is my favorite image from you so far. It's Fantastic. Thank you for the nice Rachel Carson quote you left on my post. I pretty much thought you were interested in the enviroment. And that's a good thing. I hope you have a good weekend. I will be gone till Sunday, My wife and I rented a cabin for a couple days in the mountainsa. I hope to get some good pictures. Take care
29 Nov 2007 6:59pm
@Stinkbug Photography: Hi Gary and thank you for the lovely comment! I will select a few more and post them on Monday and Tuesday. Hope you and your wife have a lovely weekend away - I think it was a great idea! Looking forward to the pictures!
fantastic....nice eyes and colors....well done
29 Nov 2007 7:09pm
@Marco: Thank you Marco!
incredible shot , i absolutely love this, it is so amazingly sharp..
29 Nov 2007 10:42pm
@leslie: Thanks Leslie! It was a great opportunity, glad the results was so good!
Great portrait "You at the back of the class, pay attention!"
2 Dec 2007 1:55pm
@ayawa: Thanks Ayawa! Like your caption!
That's a magnificent bird. Great shot.
5 Dec 2007 9:27am
@Twelvebit: Thanks! His eyes are just amazing, love the color!
beautiful shot!
14 Aug 2008 11:42am
Beautiful close-up! Nice detail of the feathers - not easy to get....
7 Sep 2008 1:39am
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