Snowy Owl


Posted by Paul Rossi on Thu Jan 03, 2019 7:11 pm

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Taken this morning in Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula.  Found over 20 Snowy Owls on the way to a friend's home.  3 were perched roadside, including this one.

Canon 7D Mark2 + 600mm f4 IS lens
1/320 sec, f/9
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: +1/3
ISO: 200
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by Ron Day on Thu Jan 03, 2019 7:38 pm
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Great find, Paul. Very nice detail and perch.
 

by John Spreitzer on Thu Jan 03, 2019 7:59 pm
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Excellent shot with nice perch and background! Wow, 20 snowy's!!
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by Gene Gwin on Fri Jan 04, 2019 12:42 pm
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Paul, Looks like it is probably a good season for Snowy's. Excellent details.
 

by david fletcher on Fri Jan 04, 2019 1:22 pm
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super cold feel with great eye contact. Nicely done Paul
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by kiran on Fri Jan 04, 2019 9:25 pm
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Wow ! Saw them in Washington state 6 years ago. Never after that.
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by Rachels on Sat Jan 05, 2019 6:13 pm
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fantastic shot! love the perch too!
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by Carol Clarke on Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:02 am
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Lovely catch with the eyes wide open, Paul. What a dream to see so many.

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by Mako_Elite on Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:12 pm
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You guys are killing me with these awesome Snowy Owls images. Can you send some this way, I would trade you for some Short-eared or Great-horned Owls :-)

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by Biru Mitra on Mon Jan 07, 2019 11:19 am
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This is a tremendous capture. Outstanding bird, perfect perch and a good dark BG.

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