After the Plunge
A Great Grey Owl wriggles up to the surface of the snow after diving down to grab a vole it had heard moving deep under the snow....
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A Great Grey Owl wriggles up to the surface of the snow after diving down to grab a vole it had heard moving deep under the snow.
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Dec, 2016Views
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Location
This photo was taken about an hour north of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.Time
AfternoonLighting
It was a typical overcast, Canada winter day.Equipment
Canon 1DX, 600mm, and monopodInspiration
One of the best things about photographing Great Grey Owls in the winter is watching their amazing ability to listen for, and drop down on top of, tiny voles moving around underneath the snow. The owls will plunge so far down that they disappear beneath the snow, like in this shot. Incredible sight to see!Editing
Cropping & light adjustmentIn my camera bag
When I go out looking for owls I put my 600mm on a monopod in the back seat, so I'm ready to shoot right away if I find anything.Feedback
You're going to need a lot of patience and some really warm clothes!
