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Great Grey Owl

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Posted by Peter Cairns on July 2, 2008 at 2:28 PM
Great Grey Owl
Recently spent some time in Finland and thought I had a few half-decent bear shots until I saw Edwin and Danny's!! Back next year to try again then!

Meantime, here's the first great grey owl out of the processing pile. This was my first mission for Wild Wonders of Europe and there are a few more shots on the WW blog. Taken with a remote and a short telephoto lens.

Canon 1dsMII, 70-200, ISO 640

Peter Cairns
www.northshots.com
Posted by Dave Courtenay on July 2, 2008 at 2:35 PM
Lovely shot of a beautiful bird-what was it after and i guess you have to ask was it baited

Dave
Posted by A.R.D on July 2, 2008 at 2:36 PM
I really love these Finnish GG owl images.

Bird's fab and the lichen covered trees etc. always look so good.

Very nice.

Regards
Posted by Craig Churchill on July 2, 2008 at 2:44 PM
Great shot Pete

Like the midges around the owl and caught perfectly with wings at full spread!

Cheers

Craig

www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Posted by Mark Green on July 2, 2008 at 2:52 PM
Fantastic pic, how was your trip organized, just via yourselves, or using a company ???

Cheers
Mark
Posted by Danny Green on July 2, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Hello Pete

Wow what a fantastic image you must have had some fun with her. When we were there the mozzy's were bad so you must be covered in bumps :biggrin: Great shot.

Danny :wavey:
Posted by Edwin kats on July 2, 2008 at 3:17 PM
Hi Peter,

I bet you have some really nice bear shots taken home with you :biggrin:
This one is great for sure. Must be heaven to shoot these owls in such great environment.
Wonderful action and I really hope to do the same some day. One thing is for sure....Finland is the place to be.

Great work.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Mark Sisson on July 2, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Awesome image Pete - makes the midge bites well worth it.

:toast: :toast:

Mark
Posted by Jeremy on July 2, 2008 at 4:37 PM
Lovely shot, great environment, beautiful bird, and a great pose - can`t ask for more. Superb!
BTW, just watched your "Go Wild With Your Camera" DVD yesterday. Really interesting and informative; thanks!
Posted by Gavin Law on July 2, 2008 at 5:16 PM
Awesome shot.
Posted by John Robinson on July 2, 2008 at 6:19 PM
Good stuff indeed.
JR
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on July 3, 2008 at 3:00 AM
Fantastic picture and great pose :smile: :smile:
Posted by Peter Cairns on July 3, 2008 at 4:48 AM
Hi guys

Just to respond to a few questions.
1. Owl is baited with dead voles.
2. Yes, mosquitoes in the forest are a nightmare!
3. Finland has a wealth of subject matter but don't be tempted to try and find it yourself - you need local assistance.
4. Edwin, I actually punched 'your' bear cub on the nose as it tried to climb in the hide on two occasions!

Thx
Pete
Posted by Edwin kats on July 3, 2008 at 6:02 AM
:biggrin: I told him NOT to do that anymore. But hey.....kids!!!!

Edwin Kats
Posted by PhilH on July 3, 2008 at 9:05 AM
Very nice.... are the Voles natural deaths?

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Magnus Hird on July 6, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Fab pose, just wonder if the tree trunk top right side is worth excluding? :smile: