Snowy Owls in Morning Light by DJB

Photography • Animals • posted on Jan 16, 2012

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Description

This year marks a return of many snowy owls because of when Arctic lemmings, their usual fare, become scarce. My guess would be around 40 birds in our bay area. They like to make the new home in open fields with good views of the voles they will now eat. With this however, flocks of photographers descend on the areas, and can be quite a problem in their paparazzi style which annoys the most conscious photographers and nature lovers. Advancing on them should be done in slow movements with stops to let them feel comfortable. Having a long lens and walking away once it seems they are a bit edgy. You could get very close and get some really nice shots, but then back off the way you came in and all will be fine. I will wear my neoprene waders and sneak out and sit for a few hours, and most times the birds will come close to me. As did these two just as the sun was coming up. Be respectful of nature and it rewards you.

Comments (20)

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rainbows

3:37AM | Mon, 16 January 2012

Wonderful capture, Doug. Nature is beautiful. Hugs. Di. xx

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ia-du-lin

4:53AM | Mon, 16 January 2012

beautiful shot and great lighting

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morningglory

5:06AM | Mon, 16 January 2012

Great capture of these beautiful Owls.

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Risika75

5:10AM | Mon, 16 January 2012

Wonderful shot!

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neoexcello

6:25AM | Mon, 16 January 2012

Oh, you were definitely rewarded for your restraint. Their trust and your skill made a masterpiece.

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fallen21

7:49AM | Mon, 16 January 2012

Fantastic shot.

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Feliciti

8:15AM | Mon, 16 January 2012

fantastic capture of this both beautys !!

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jorgegallardo

8:16AM | Mon, 16 January 2012

Very lucky to see such beautiful birds on the wild, and thanks for sharing the spectacular photo!

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Meisiekind

8:31AM | Mon, 16 January 2012

This is one of the best bird images I have ever seen! To see these beauties in their natural habitat is amazing. Maybe you guys must get your local authorities involved to guide and educate the papparazzi on photographing these owls! Thank you for sharing!

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monjo71

8:37AM | Mon, 16 January 2012

Beautiful capture!

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bobbystahr

9:13AM | Mon, 16 January 2012

Beauty Doug...nice to see your stuff turn up again

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X-PaX

10:25AM | Mon, 16 January 2012

Very nice capture. I like the lighting very much. Well done.

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ragouc

11:04AM | Mon, 16 January 2012

Superb shot.

MrsLubner

11:05AM | Mon, 16 January 2012

That lighting is beautiful and your detail and pov is perfect.

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Sea_Dog

2:21PM | Mon, 16 January 2012

Stunning work! Great lighting and their pose is perfect. Well done.

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Krittermom

6:21PM | Tue, 17 January 2012

As a wildlife rebaber, I have my hands on wild animals everyday. It still is so much more special for me to see them where they belong. Only mean people belong in cages. A so very beautiful shot. I know the patience it took!

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