Wonderful photo , Steve, and I like what you did with it. Priceless expressions! The textures suit this scene very well. It must be thrilling to see this family in action as well- Great Horned Owls are rare around here.

Great shot. I wonder how the original looks. Your experience with them is priceless.

The original is cool, but I just wanted to play with it Steve. By the way, I stayed at a motel that you own last year. Your photos were all over the lobby. I think it was in Wyoming.

Cynthia, I just made a trip up to Rhode Island and tried to shoot snowy owls up there. I found one but it was too far away to photograph. I had to travel to Seattle a month ago and planned on taking a few days to shoot the snowy's but the big snow storm hit the day I got there. I would gladly trade all my great horned shots for a chance to shoot snowy owls.

Nicely processed Steve, and the wee owlet is just precious. Let us know how it works out!

Sweet capture and nice treatment - not too much to spoil the original mood! Let's hope the young prince makes it!

Hi

A fine creation – and that some nest they build

All the best
Matthew

Thanks for the comments. I will keep you informed about the progress of the little prince.

Steve

Sweet image -- I might be inclined to clone out the branch behind the owlet. A beauty.