10.30.2012

Great Grey Owl for Halloween



walking through the woods
feeling the soft give to the forest floor
even though it snowed 4 inches last night


looked up to watch snow plopping from trees above


there you were
a great grey owl
looking into my eyes



a calm majestic being
sitting at the meadow's edge
listening

watching
waiting

so perfect for Halloween
and
Samhain

lovely celebrations to one and all  
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39 comments:

  1. Giving A Hoot Is A Deep Hypnotic Injection.

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  2. Terrific shots! What an opportunity he gave you!

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  3. Wow ! Great photos !!
    ..and perfect for Halloween :)

    Thanks for your visit on my blog :)
    groayla

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  4. What a marvelous creature. Beautiful images.

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  5. How wonderful. Have you ever seen the skeleton for these owls? They are the most tiny birds. The magnificent face feathering is just that, feathers, which act as an amplifier.

    They are truly amazing and what a penetrating stare.

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  6. Great shots! The owl is so impressive... And yes, it's just for the Holiday! :)

    Oh, I've forgotten to show you the owls that live in my town... I'll do it today! :)

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  7. Oh my gosh....how perfect for Halloween. Such an incredibly gorgeous bird. I've never seen one in the wild. Exquisite...

    Happy Halloween to you too!

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  8. In a wood every corner can hide a surprise!!!I would enjoy to walk in !

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  9. Ah Tammie, your pictures are so beautiful. How close did you get?

    Happy Halloween!

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  10. WOW!!! Fantastic post for Samhain, awesome images ...and

    what a beautiful moment .. I envy you a little bit about those moments.

    all my best thoughts ♥

    veredit

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  11. Wow, this is a miracle! Beautiful pictures and a wonderful encounter.

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  12. Beautiful owl and awesome photos! Happy halloween!

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  13. What an utterly lovely experience!!!

    Happy Halloween!

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  14. What wonderful owl captures. I love his expression in that first shot.. his eyes say it all!
    An owl is perfect for All Hallow's Eve!

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  15. Perfect capture Tammie of this great and beautiful owl !

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  16. How marvelous to get these pictures. I envy you Tammie.

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  17. your photos are just breathtaking! Really beautiful! I especially like the ones in your last post as well, of the tree in all their colours.

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  18. Oooo... now there's a Samhain blessing!!

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  19. Such an amzing gift! An owl gazing right at you!
    Magivcal, indeed!

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  20. Wow!
    Love this series of the owl.
    Beautiful photos.
    From Hilda

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  21. Oh my goodness! What a MAJESTIC owl! He seems so inquisitive and not the least frightened. He knows there is someone near who means him no harm. And he is indeed the perfect symbol of Samhain/Halloween. Have a blessed one!

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  22. Oh how magnificent.

    I love owls!!!


    Happy Halloween Tammie!

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  23. Beautiful images to mark Samhain!

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  24. Wow wow wow - what delightful shots!

    Owl have you know I love them... ;-)

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  25. TL - what a fantastic experience - such a beautiful bird - thank you for capturing and sharing - love it. B

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  26. Stunning Tammie, I'd love to see one of these beautiful birds in real life.x

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  27. wonderfully beautiful

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  28. Perfect for any day. Wow! How wonderful of him to let you take his pic. I love it.

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  29. I have only seen screech owls here where I live. Your owl photos are extraordinary.

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  30. One of my favourite birds in it's right environment is always a pleasure to behold! Great images of this magnificent owl!
    Rune

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  31. I think he is querious.. ;D lovely photos of the lovely owl Tammie! =) I have to smile when I watch the owl no 3 :)) so fun!

    lovely weekend to you! :)

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  32. Great shots! The owl is so beautiful!

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  33. what a MEANINGFUL encounter!
    loooooooove!
    xox!

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  34. What an experience! Great luck! He's staring, but looks surprised and curious, not less than you!:D Taking these wonderful photos, you made us exclaim and smile, Tammie!
    Thank you!:)

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  35. He sure sits there waiting for you to take beautiful shots.
    Great wonderful animal.
    Hugs to you my friend.
    Dagmar

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  36. My heart did a little dance of joy to witness what you encountered. What great photographs of the owl. It seems to be saying, "WHOOOOO are you?"

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  37. How lucky you were to get these owl shots. Plus I am a big mushroom fan. I have a number of shots on my blog.

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Warm greetings to you~

Thank you for visiting and also for sharing your thoughts and feelings. Seeing anew through your eyes and heart mean so much to me!

Tammie