Owl Cute Am I ?

Gallery: AvianPosted May 14, 2012244 views19 comments

We had a great time shooting the chicks and I had to go back for a second shoot. This nest was in the corner of two streets in a vacant lot. I got lucky this little one was playing outside the nest and turned around to pose for me. Shot out my window on a bean bag since these chicks were pretty young we didn't want to spook them. Cape Coral FL
Canon 40D 300 mm 2.8 lens w 1.4X
ISO 640 f7.1 @1/250

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19 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 14, 2012 at 10:04 PM

OMG - cute factor of 1000!!!! He looks like a stuffed animal, he is so plump and perfect - plus posing perfectly. Beautiful detail, great eyes, and intersting habitat.
I LOVE Cape Coral and have to get back in baby season next time. I couldn't believe the nests were right in the open, a block from the city buildings, often in a vacant lot with houses on every side. Worried me a little, but the owls seem to be doing ok - and the local nature people put up signs to beg people to stay at a distance and not tromp on the burrows by mistake.
Wonderful shot!

Sandy

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 14, 2012 at 10:40 PM

Neat! I've seen a lot of Burrowing Owls but never one this young.

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on May 14, 2012 at 10:45 PM

That little owl is really adorable! I love the pose and the habitat.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 14, 2012 at 11:05 PM

Thank you Sandy yes these guys were right near passing cars. Richard I shot one even smaller the same weekend different nest

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Comment posted by Verdon on May 14, 2012 at 11:19 PM

three thumbs up .........

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on May 15, 2012 at 12:10 AM

Very cool photo Cheryl, it looks so innocent! We can't seem to save any habitat for them here in Canada, just not enough room...

The centered owl works well with the cute subject.

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Comment posted by Sally Wood on May 15, 2012 at 6:07 AM

How cute Am I ? Very cute! Just a lovely shot,, and nicely composed with the greenery in the background... love his eyes!

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on May 15, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Adorable! You have great detail. Love his pose! Very cool that you got to see these guys!

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on May 15, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Cheryl certainly the centre of attention and rightly so! sharp and detailed super image.

Keith.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 15, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Thankyou!

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on May 15, 2012 at 7:09 PM

In love...! Great job on this, Cheryl! Sharon

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on May 16, 2012 at 12:05 AM

The cute factor is clear off the scale in this, Cheryl. The center comp is very effective. And the calmness of the bird speaks well for your efforts.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on May 16, 2012 at 12:10 AM

What a little cutie, I think the center comp works well here and I love the setting

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Comment posted by May Haga on May 16, 2012 at 9:02 PM

Very cool Cheryl.
May

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on May 16, 2012 at 10:48 PM

Too cute. I love the vegetation in the background. Looks like he posed in just the right place. Sharp and well done technically, as always.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 16, 2012 at 11:02 PM

Cute indeed, Cheryl. I like the plant in the bg and the expression is priceless.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on May 17, 2012 at 12:37 AM

An extra cute little fluff ball for sure

I really like the way the background frames the owlet. Sweet One Cheryl!!!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Tonia Graves on May 17, 2012 at 11:24 PM

Cheryl, nice job capturing this cutie!

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Comment posted by Dottie Short on May 19, 2012 at 9:27 AM

Too cute for words. Cheryl this is a delightful image of an owl chick. Love the flowers behind the owl. It looks as if you picked the owl up and positioned him at just the correct spot in the scene. Love the straight-on stare and those sharp piercing eyes.

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