Northern Pygmy Owl


Posted by Mike Baker on Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:54 am

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Fraser Valley, BC

Canon 1D4. 300mm 2.8L IS x 1.4, 1/200, f8, ISO 1000.

Taken an a very dull heavy overcast day.

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by E.J. Peiker on Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:55 am
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Absolutely fantastic bird in a gorgeous setting.
 

by mikullashbee on Fri Jan 23, 2015 12:51 pm
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Nice shot Mike. Love the perky little tail in this shot.The overcast skies were your best friend in this situation.(i know because i was just there in the sun).
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by David Salem on Fri Jan 23, 2015 1:50 pm
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Not sure which one I like best. Another beautiful frame of this cute little guy. Perfect eye contact and BG too. Well done
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by DarrenMcKenna on Fri Jan 23, 2015 4:09 pm
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Awesome image, would love to photograph this species. Kudos Mike.
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by Axel Hildebrandt on Fri Jan 23, 2015 5:16 pm
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Great find, details, eye contact and BG, Mike! I'd love to see and photograph this species sometime.
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by George Whalen on Fri Jan 23, 2015 5:31 pm
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Beautiful shot
 

by Carol Clarke on Fri Jan 23, 2015 6:19 pm
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by mlgray12 on Fri Jan 23, 2015 7:36 pm
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As everyone has already said superb
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by KK Hui on Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:28 pm
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Wonderful pose and so well captured, Mike!
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by Fur and Feather on Sat Jan 24, 2015 6:22 am
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Another stunning owl photo Mike , perfectly captured with that endearing backward look

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by Fleming on Sat Jan 24, 2015 7:48 am
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Beautiful image of a beautiful bird! Great BG.

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by Arabinda Debnath on Sat Jan 24, 2015 12:49 pm
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Very sweet photo.
 

by David J. Bogener on Sat Jan 24, 2015 1:31 pm
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Just excellent. Nice detail with massive eye contact and a clean background.
 

by Karl Egressy on Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:18 pm
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Great setting and pose. Excellent shot, Mike.
 

by Ivan Sjögren on Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:27 pm
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Love the pearch and the eye contact. Killer shot!
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by Antino_Cervigni on Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:10 am
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by Doug Brown on Thu Jan 29, 2015 5:19 pm
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Love this frame! Great pose, perch, and eye contact!
 

by william bickle on Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:05 pm
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Hello Mike

Well done to see and capture this impressive image

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by Missy Mandel on Wed Feb 04, 2015 2:32 pm
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Mike, this is fantastic! Congrats on a well deserved EP1
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