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Great Gray Owl in snow

Gallery: 10 Years of NPNPosted April 11, 2010387 views16 comments

Ok, this is an old one that I was thrilled to have picked as Avian Image of the Year I think the very first year of NPN or close to it. I made this image a few years before the great invasion of these guys a few years back.

I have fond memories of the early days of NPN. I haven't posted in a long time here or anywhere other than my personal site but am always lurking around reading posts and once in a while looking at the galleries. It's almost scary to see the quality of images being posted in recent years! Congrats to Jim and all the moderators at NPN for 10 years of just plain old great stuff!

Tech stuff... Canon 1V, 600 f4, 1.4x (I think) Provia pushed 2 stops (I told you it's old! )

No lures, food or calls used for this image for those that care.

Best, Jim Zipp

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Gary Marquart on April 11, 2010 at 3:05 PM

I guess it's ok Jim,

just kidding of course, this is outstanding, what an amazing capture!

Registered on October 24, 2009, 126 Posts, 799 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 11, 2010 at 3:57 PM

I'm delighted to see this image again, Jim.
It's one of my all-time favorites.
Just stunning..
Sandy r

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Raymond Klassen on April 11, 2010 at 6:57 PM

Wow, that's a fantastic shot. I love the blueness of the background. It really makes the snow, bird and perch stand out.

Registered on November 30, 2008, 114 Posts, 790 Comments

Comment posted by Benjamin Glatt on April 11, 2010 at 8:14 PM

This is stunning!

Registered on July 15, 2007, 171 Posts, 3566 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on April 11, 2010 at 8:52 PM

Jim, this is an amazing image and well deserving the win. Perfect for this gallery

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments

Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on April 11, 2010 at 9:04 PM

I can see why this one was a winner. One of the best avian images I have seen.

Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments

Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on April 11, 2010 at 9:22 PM

incredible image Jim, I never got to see it the first time, I'm glad to have the chance to view it. I hope you start posting again.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 403 Posts, 2528 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on April 12, 2010 at 12:36 AM

An beautiful work of art Jim!!!

Ken Archer

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on April 12, 2010 at 8:22 AM

This is superb Jim - certainly deserving of the yearly pick! The snow adds so much to this too. Great shot.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on April 12, 2010 at 7:35 PM

A wildlife images for all ages. Thanks for coming back to share this one.

I expect this image has done well for you. Congratulations on an outstanding capture.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on April 12, 2010 at 8:15 PM

I remember when you posted this on NPN. Great image.

- Dan.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 473 Posts, 7980 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Steele on April 13, 2010 at 8:10 AM

Killer image, my friend. I love this image as much today as the first time I saw it.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 354 Posts, 13896 Comments

Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on April 13, 2010 at 8:01 PM

I see people have already used the adjectives that came to my mind when viewing this shot. This is the best. Suggestion - I would crop the little bit of bark/twig on the end of that pine needle on the bottom left - but thats minor. Congrats Jim.

Registered on June 18, 2009, 86 Posts, 2317 Comments

Comment posted by Buck Ward on April 17, 2010 at 5:17 PM

I remember this picture. I'm just as impressed with it now as I was then. Wow!

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on April 17, 2010 at 8:59 PM

A wonderful image Jim, thanks for sharing it again.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on April 19, 2010 at 8:41 AM

Simply one of the finest, most memorable nature images I've ever seen.

Registered on August 5, 2004, 1007 Posts, 5595 Comments