the light of the setting sun
beckoned
then presented
the glorious great gray
who was hunting
and silently swooped to the earth
capturing dinner
flew to another area
to hunt some more
how wonderful
the owl let me photograph it
take to heart it's artful ways
of
being
an owl
in the setting suns light
~
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What an opportunity you had! That's a beautiful creature and I know so hard to be able to photograph. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteyes, such an opportunity! the owl was in hunting mode and landing on low sticks and posts. it seemed to not mind me following along. I was amazed to see it capture it's dinner and swallow it whole!
DeleteWow, congrat Tammie! Wonderful captured !
ReplyDeletenice pics Tammie !!!
ReplyDeleteWow!!
ReplyDeleteIt seems a quiet animal that does not feel anything.
ReplyDeleteTomás.
Fabulous captures.......love the one peering over dried grasses!
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing me to this beautiful bird.
Ruby
I agree, amazing to have the owl on the ground peering at me through the grass!
DeleteWow! What an awesome opportunity! And great pix.
ReplyDeleteIsn't he a handsome guy. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteEver since I saw my first owl last March I have been captivated and entranced by these majestic birds. These photos are fabulous, Tammie. It's clear that there was great trust between you and your feathered friend!
ReplyDeletehi Jeanie, the great gray did not seem concerned with me at all.
DeleteOH MY! Your lucky photo day for sure ♥♥♥♥ These shots are fantastic!!! Great captures of the spirit of the owl also..The hunter the watcher. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteyes, the hunter, the watcher!
DeleteGraceful and dignified. Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos Tammie, doesn't it feel like an honor to be in the presence of such a majestic being?
ReplyDeleteyes, i did feel honored Laura
DeleteWow - what wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful owl story in photos, Tammie! Those eyes were watching you and accepting your presence.
ReplyDeleteHow amazing are those shots! Wonderful work - you have captured the majesty of this beautiful creature so completely!
ReplyDeletethank you everyone for your visits, messages and for enjoying the Great Gray!
ReplyDeleteoh be still my heart…..wow!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my - incredible photos. I love the light of the setting sun on your owl.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty. And I just love the peeking photo ~ it's not only charming, it has that provocative verve too ~ like the spirit owl ~ inviting us to look closer, deeper ...
ReplyDeleteHa Tammie, stunning the wise owl, so beautiful
ReplyDeleteall the wonderful photo's ..........
It is also my favorite animal and Totums
Warm regards Christiene.
Ha Tammie, prachtig de wijse uil,zo mooi
alle prachtige foto,s ..........
Het is ook mijn lieveling dier en Totums
Lieve groet Christiene.
Incontro fantastico, sembra cosi antico!! Grazie per condividere!; )
ReplyDeleteWelch ein Glücksfall, diesen schönen Vogel so einzufangen.
ReplyDeletewow!! majestic ...incredible! This stole my heart and to see this owl just now..was a wonderful synchronicitiy for me this morning!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful my friend!
Oh wow! Gorgeous photos! I'm impressed by your photos and the owl! I love owls, but seldom get to see one. Guess I should go to where it is and not opposite - haha! But I lately bought some stencils of owls that I'm trying out.. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the one where the owl is showing up the eyes and hiding the rest of its body!! Charming! :)
Wow indeed! What a wondrous experience and so beautifully documented. Gosh! gorgeous creature.
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