Yellow Eyes
Female snowy owl near Ottawa, Canada
Female snowy owl near Ottawa, Canada
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Jan, 2015Views
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Awards
Zenith Award
Contest Finalist in Beautiful Owls Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Living Creatures Photo Contest
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Honorable Mention in Eagles Or Owls Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Eagles Or Owls Photo Contest
Peer Award
Superb Composition
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Behind The Lens
Location
The photo was taken in a farmer's field on the outskirts of Ottawa, CanadaTime
I waited for about three hours in temperatures around -25 Celsius for this female snowy owl to move from her perch atop a hydro tower. She finally decided to take a quick tour around the field, stopping briefly on this fence post.Lighting
Fortunately, it was a fairly cloudy day, so not too many harsh shadows.Equipment
Equipment included a Canon 5D MK II with a Canon 100-400 lens.Inspiration
These beautiful birds are only in the area for a couple of months in the winter.Editing
Post-processing in PhotoshopIn my camera bag
I usually travel with three Canon lenses: 14mm, 24-70mm and a 70-200mm. I also carry a Gitzo carbon fibre Traveller series tripod with Gitzo ball head.Feedback
Patience. Lots and lots of patience. And very warm boots!
