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Great grey owl taking off from a fence post

Great grey owl taking off from a fence post
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cameraNIKON D3S

settings Aperture f/2.8 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/2000 

upload_dateDec, 2014

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83 Comments |
rexnet
 
rexnet December 19, 2014
STUNNING CAPTURE, ONCE IN A LIFETIME ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT
dani5
 
dani5 December 19, 2014
awesome image
Opticalimpressions
 
Opticalimpressions December 24, 2014
Welcome to Viewbug absolutely a magnificent capture from focus to subject coming at you now flying away the gods were with you.
austinwatson
 
austinwatson December 25, 2014
AMAZING!!!
BrianpSlade
 
BrianpSlade January 17, 2015
An exceptional capture to say the least!!!
You were most definitely in the right place at the right time...The actual weather conditions play a huge part in this image too which makes it that much better.
Well done...I'm sure that you will receive many more awards for this piece of work!!
Brian
dlos
 
dlos January 24, 2015
Just awesome!
caveman
 
caveman May 09, 2015
great photo
ReneeBlake
 
ReneeBlake May 09, 2015
Fabulous capture !
suzanewhitney
 
suzanewhitney May 09, 2015
Incredible shot!
craigcoleran
 
craigcoleran May 09, 2015
WOW
thrimage
 
thrimage October 17, 2015
Outstanding this.. so clear and symetrical with the post... love this one
eelcovanroden PRO+
 
eelcovanroden October 29, 2015
Congratulations on you People's choice Challenge win!! It's fabulous...
nandicmb
 
nandicmb October 29, 2015
Magnificent and more than deserving! Congratulations on your People's Choice category win in FIRST!! VIEWBUG PICTURE POSTED Photo Challenge!
thunderlake Platinum
 
thunderlake October 29, 2015
Amazing and magnificent
joycealicesmith
 
joycealicesmith October 29, 2015
Great shot! Congratulations on People's Choice!
JulieFuller
 
JulieFuller November 09, 2015
This is amazing!!
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 November 14, 2015
This is freaking amazing!!
shaahin
 
shaahin November 16, 2015
This picture is amazing,...everything looks perfect,. Timing, Focus,.. Composition,....Background,...Weather,...Light,...
and I think the bird has found you delicious.
He has locked on you and is coming for you.
windycorduroy
 
windycorduroy December 04, 2015
Beautiful image!!!
darrellgillenwater Ultimate
 
darrellgillenwater December 28, 2015
WOW, Awesome capture
Azmedaj
 
Azmedaj December 29, 2015
Stunning!
joeKilanowski
 
joeKilanowski December 29, 2015
Beautiful!!
johnallsopp
 
johnallsopp December 29, 2015
Absolutely superb
ovosphotography
 
ovosphotography December 30, 2015
great!
bobbyfitzmayer PRO+
 
bobbyfitzmayer December 31, 2015
Absolutely AMAZING!
poddy46
 
poddy46 January 02, 2016
Great capture and superbe shot, congrats
kennethstorey Platinum
 
kennethstorey January 03, 2016
Wonderful capture.
carrie00813 Ultimate
 
carrie00813 January 06, 2016
I never get tired of looking at this photo! Beautiful to say the least!
phoebeli
 
phoebeli January 07, 2016
Wow~~~unbelievable
hawkeyadrien
 
hawkeyadrien January 07, 2016
Wow!! That is such a cool Shot..
Talk about capture! Just breathtaking.
kenlaw
 
kenlaw January 14, 2016
What a fantastic image.
suemoses
 
suemoses January 16, 2016
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique.
suemoses
 
suemoses January 16, 2016
What a beautiful capture
KatieMcKinneyPhotography
 
KatieMcKinneyPhotography January 18, 2016
Congrats on all the awards! Magnificent!
nicolabeyfus
 
nicolabeyfus January 19, 2016
Fantastic shot. Well done!!!
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots January 19, 2016
Amazing capture! Congrats.
joycealicesmith
 
joycealicesmith January 19, 2016
Great shot! Congratulations on winning the Challenge! Very well deserved!
FlyingScot PRO+
 
FlyingScot January 23, 2016
What a shot,as said, great timing and focus
jimpainter
 
jimpainter January 30, 2016
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
MpwPhotos
 
MpwPhotos February 01, 2016
Outstanding photo!
laurielong
 
laurielong February 02, 2016
I love this capture. I see something new every time I come back to it. I love this! I think I've seen it before ViewBug. Was this in a magazine?
kathyk_abq
 
kathyk_abq February 04, 2016
Wondeful, wonderful!!!
Michaela-Ismail PRO
 
Michaela-Ismail February 09, 2016
Exceptional work, beautiful shot.
juddmalvern
 
juddmalvern February 13, 2016
Ace!
andrewwayne_6400
 
andrewwayne_6400 March 18, 2016
This is THE perfect image.
The composition and subject is spot on.
Bravo on such a fantastic piece of art!
Bessieyoungphotography PRO
 
Bessieyoungphotography April 08, 2016
How did you get this? Absolutely stunning!
18ricco Platinum
 
18ricco May 07, 2016
AMAZING SHOT LOVE THE PHOTO N YOUR TIMING TRULY AN AMAZING GRASB!!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!
DanielParent
DanielParent August 24, 2016
Thank you very much for taking the time to view some of my images...Cheers indeed!
oliviagalls Premium
 
oliviagalls November 13, 2016
Gorgeous
DanielParent
DanielParent November 13, 2016
Thank you very much Olivia
modelmeemaw Platinum
 
modelmeemaw November 26, 2016
Amazing capture!
DanielParent
DanielParent November 27, 2016
Thank you very much modelmeemaw
photosbyliesa Platinum
 
photosbyliesa November 26, 2016
This is absolutely incredible! Great shot! :)
DanielParent
DanielParent November 27, 2016
Thank you very much photosbyliesa
keithns12 Platinum
 
keithns12 November 27, 2016
Just incredible!
DanielParent
DanielParent November 27, 2016
Thank you very much keithns12
nanspring
 
nanspring November 27, 2016
Love the wingspan, beautiful photo
DanielParent
DanielParent November 28, 2016
Thank you nanspring
LaurieS
 
LaurieS November 27, 2016
Amazing shot, just stunning
DanielParent
DanielParent November 28, 2016
Thank you LaurieS
michaeleastwood
 
michaeleastwood November 28, 2016
Love Owls don't see much around us, thanks for this amazing capture
DanielParent
DanielParent November 28, 2016
Thanks Michael; we get snowy owls in the area most every year but great grey owls only show up every 3 to 7 years; I had waited 5 years to get an opportunity
danalouwho
 
danalouwho March 11, 2017
Love this
richardmorgan_7225 Premium
 
richardmorgan_7225 March 16, 2017
Excellent difficult capture. Thank you for sharing.
Tonyhicks16
 
Tonyhicks16 March 18, 2017
Stunning image. Perfect timing
Harleyfan
 
Harleyfan March 20, 2017
Very well done! This image! Just fabulous! Love!
andydowlingmckittrick
 
andydowlingmckittrick March 20, 2017
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique.
Pamelabole PRO
 
Pamelabole April 23, 2017
Wow...this is gorgeous!!!! Love those eyes!!! Congrats on being a contest finalist!!!
: )
johnosgood
 
johnosgood June 26, 2017
Awesome shot
annbrodie
 
annbrodie October 17, 2017
Fantastic!
btall
 
btall April 11, 2018
Very cool
kimberlyjohnsonbenge
 
kimberlyjohnsonbenge April 21, 2018
Absolutely magnificent! Love it!
catchnrelease
 
catchnrelease September 21, 2018
Great capture.
justkim1106 PRO+
 
justkim1106 September 30, 2018
Some kind of wonderful photography!
kevinsutton
 
kevinsutton November 06, 2018
This is one fantastic shot right place right time he can even see the snow Kickin up off the post
kedardhepe
 
kedardhepe December 13, 2018
Wow
dixiepaschal
 
dixiepaschal February 26, 2019
No words can express the emotion brought by this capture. I’m mesmerized by its Glory. Congratulations are well deserved for you.
DanielParent
DanielParent March 21, 2020
Thank you so much for sharing
Happy_Hippy
 
Happy_Hippy October 22, 2019
great shot
DanielParent
DanielParent October 22, 2019
Thanks; one of my favourites...
RickL PRO+
 
RickL August 11, 2020
Exceptional action photography,good detail. Eyes are very sharp. Looks like he is about to nail you
DanielParent
DanielParent August 11, 2020
Thanks RickL
pamelaraineri PRO
 
pamelaraineri November 09, 2020
very beautiful
DanielParent
DanielParent November 09, 2020
Thank you very much Pamela
SuzL
 
SuzL June 12, 2021
Incredible !!!!
DanielParent
DanielParent June 12, 2021
Thank you very much; I'm glad you like it...
Malak-Ayoub
 
Malak-Ayoub December 25, 2021
Wonderful !
DanielParent
DanielParent December 25, 2021
Thanks; glad you like it
Eddieuuu071 Platinum
 
Eddieuuu071 January 04, 2022
Such an amazing capture!
DanielParent
DanielParent January 04, 2022
Thank you very much
paultownley
 
paultownley February 10, 2022
This must of taken quite a long time to capture that special photo?
ronjudyluv2travel Platinum
 
ronjudyluv2travel February 11, 2022
Amazing capture, Daniel!
DanielParent
DanielParent February 11, 2022
Thanks; it's one of my favourites...
VLJ_PHOTOGRAPHY Platinum
 
VLJ_PHOTOGRAPHY April 21, 2022
Fantastic
DanielParent
DanielParent June 07, 2022
Thank you very much
JayneBug Platinum
 
JayneBug June 07, 2022
Mesmerizing....absolutely amazing. Congratulations on your award.
DanielParent
DanielParent June 07, 2022
Thank you very much
Sandypartlow4
 
Sandypartlow4 June 07, 2022
Congratulations
DanielParent
DanielParent June 07, 2022
Thank you very much
Craig-Sheffield PRO+
 
Craig-Sheffield June 07, 2022
Awesome capture!!
DanielParent
DanielParent June 07, 2022
Thank you very much
cliffwinter PRO
 
cliffwinter June 10, 2022
Nailed it!
HuaweiP30Lite
 
HuaweiP30Lite January 18, 2023
Did you get out of its way, quickly? 😁

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