Posted by Bill Pelzmann on January 16, 2012 at 3:22 AM
Here's the first image that I processed from today's raptor shoot.
All the birds were great, but I'm a sucker for owls.
This owl has an incredible survival story. Apparently he literally barbecued himself by shorting some electrical power wires. From the description, I was amazed the farmer bothered to bring him to a rescue facility!
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on January 16, 2012 at 3:25 AM
Cropped from image above.
Should have packed an extension tube to get closer with the 500mm.
Posted by Bill Bean on January 16, 2012 at 10:11 AM
A Hoot alright. Crop or not, I love this view! It's fascinating and creepy at the same time. Wonderful.
Posted by Jack Garrett on January 16, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Man I wish I could have gotten something like that 2nd one!
Posted by Brian Jackson on January 16, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Nice shot Bill.
Posted by Richard Olsen on January 16, 2012 at 5:27 PM
Sweet image Bill! Love the close up!!
Posted by Debbie Yarra on January 16, 2012 at 6:58 PM
Love both, but the close up it awesome! She's a beauty!
Posted by Bob Falcone on January 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Nice stuff Bill! I think the owl may turn out to be the most popular subject of the day.
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7 repliesAll the birds were great, but I'm a sucker for owls.
This owl has an incredible survival story. Apparently he literally barbecued himself by shorting some electrical power wires. From the description, I was amazed the farmer bothered to bring him to a rescue facility!
Should have packed an extension tube to get closer with the 500mm.