Motif: Great horned owl (soaking wet)


Posted by Darlene Boucher on Tue Apr 06, 2004 10:45 am

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Took this owl one rainy day a couple of years ago from my car. He flew after I got a few shots. This shot still remains a favorite of mine and makes me smile. Haven't we all had days like this?!

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by Rob Palmer on Tue Apr 06, 2004 11:04 am
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I'm having a day like that right now. Totally dreary. A good one for a postcard.
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by Neil Solomon on Tue Apr 06, 2004 11:25 am
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Ha! This should be on a greeting card for bad days. He truly looks wretched. :)
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by Laura Stiefel on Tue Apr 06, 2004 11:59 am
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Ha ha ha. I think most of my days are like this... :roll: This is a very fun shot, Darlene!!!
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by Mike Wilson on Tue Apr 06, 2004 12:27 pm
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That is one grumpy lookin' beast. I love it.
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by Jerry Merrell on Tue Apr 06, 2004 12:53 pm
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Wonderful image Darlene. I love the bird's expression.

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by Bill Whala on Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:09 pm
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This has a lot of emotional impact. What a great image, no wonder it's a favorite. :)
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by talusman on Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:33 pm
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Wow.. looks like getting his picture taken put the cherry on his sundae. Too funny. I love it.

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by fredcor on Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:37 pm
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:D :D :D Fantastic, this has got to be a treasure. Never seen one like it.
Talk about having a bad day, those eyes say it all. It's got to be an all time great :D :D :D
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by whf4 on Tue Apr 06, 2004 10:09 pm
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Hi,

yeah, your heart just cries out for this guy... seven lousy years eating rats, and now THIS!

I really really like images that show how animals don't have it easy--
 

by Jill on Tue Apr 06, 2004 11:00 pm
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Bravo, Darlene !!!! This is totally marvelous and memorable!!! Also unique!!! I'd lop off the bottom piece of perch that juts out ... and get it marketed. :D 8) :D
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by george forrest on Tue Apr 06, 2004 11:22 pm
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Hi Darlene, Fantastic image, one of the funniest I've ever seen. The epitome of the "morning after" look.
I think this poor bird is saying, "will someone please get me an alka seltzer?"
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by JODYGRIGG on Wed Apr 07, 2004 10:18 am
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Such a funny looking guy, nice image.
 

by Fero on Wed Apr 07, 2004 4:47 pm
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This one makes me cry not smile - poor birds .... excellent photo!
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by Steve Metildi on Thu Apr 08, 2004 2:05 am
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Great shot Darlene. Did you dry him off and give him a meal?

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by Alan Murphy on Thu Apr 08, 2004 2:18 pm
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He looks so pathetic. Neat shot.
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by Sandy Mossberg on Thu Apr 08, 2004 2:38 pm
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Great one, Darlene. He looks like a very unhappy cartoon character.
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