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p.1 #1 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

Not the kind that you easterners have had, I hope all is well with everyone.

My wife and I did an overnight trip to the WA coast. I got out for a couple of hours last night and then this morning. I was counting on WeatherChannel forecasts to come through. I didn't get soaked, but the light never came through except for a few "sunbreaks" this morning.

Here is an owl from last night. Great perch, great background, I was really hoping for the golden light.

1. These birds are so stoic and photogenic.
http://desertbighorn.smugmug.com/Nature/Birds/Snowy-Owls/i-Ts9VDWT/1/L/SnowyOwl_DamonPt_Feb9_layeredBG_-1-L.jpg

1a. Special crop for Eric.

http://desertbighorn.smugmug.com/Nature/Birds/Snowy-Owls/i-9XjR3PZ/1/XL/SnowyOwl_DamonPt_Feb0913_layeredBGPerchedCrop_-1-XL.jpg

2. Then they do this!!
http://desertbighorn.smugmug.com/Nature/Birds/Snowy-Owls/i-tcscfXw/1/L/SnowyOwl_DamonPt_Feb9_jettisonthenliftoff_-1-L.jpg

3. Which means you had better get ready for the launch.
http://desertbighorn.smugmug.com/Nature/Birds/Snowy-Owls/i-knPQGdL/1/L/SnowyOwl_DamonPt_Feb9_jettisonthenliftoff_-2-L.jpg

More to come.

-Doug

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Feb 11, 2013 at 12:13 AM

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p.1 #2 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

A beautiful setting to be sure Doug. That wonderful layered background, lovely perch and a mottled snowy makes for a great series of images. You could have gone in tighter on the first but I love how your "vision" gives it more expanse...well done.
Eric

Feb 11, 2013 at 07:47 AM

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p.1 #3 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

My jaw dropped when I saw your first image. Still putting it bac in its place!
Stunning composition & light.
Regards, bruce

Feb 11, 2013 at 07:57 AM

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p.1 #4 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

Love the first two here Doug!
Douglas

Feb 11, 2013 at 08:12 AM

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p.1 #5 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

Fantastic set .

Birdie

Feb 11, 2013 at 08:31 AM

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p.1 #6 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

Really nice images Doug. The take off shot is pretty.

Feb 11, 2013 at 08:36 AM

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p.1 #7 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

Extra nice Doug with 1 being my pick ~ Ron

Feb 11, 2013 at 09:06 AM

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p.1 #8 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

Fantastic set Doug, #1 for me also. I need to take a drive up north myself before it's to late,

Randy

Feb 11, 2013 at 09:14 AM

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p.1 #9 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

#1 is a real stunner. You nailed the "lift off" but the bird didn't give you a look. Keeps you coming back. Don

Feb 11, 2013 at 10:55 AM

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p.1 #10 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

Very nice sequence in a beautiful setting.

Chris

Feb 11, 2013 at 02:34 PM

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p.1 #11 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

Very , very nice . Alan

Feb 11, 2013 at 05:42 PM

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p.1 #12 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

great set Doug.. #1 is my favorite

Feb 11, 2013 at 07:49 PM

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p.1 #13 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

Very nice set Doug,

going with the first two

Lil

Feb 11, 2013 at 11:25 PM

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p.1 #14 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

eyelaser wrote:
A beautiful setting to be sure Doug. That wonderful layered background, lovely perch and a mottled snowy makes for a great series of images. You could have gone in tighter on the first but I love how your "vision" gives it more expanse...well done.
Eric

Thanks Eric. I was excited about the background. I was working with another owl on a log and turned around to head over to this guy. As I got set up I heard someone behind me, when I turned around the photog that was next to me at the other bird was following me over with a big smile on his face.

I added a crop version from another frame just for you. Hard to decide.

-Doug

Feb 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

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p.1 #15 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

OwlsEyes wrote:
My jaw dropped when I saw your first image. Still putting it bac in its place!
Stunning composition & light.
Regards, bruce

Thanks Bruce! It is always nice to get a setup that is different from the norm.

-Doug

Feb 12, 2013 at 12:12 PM

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p.1 #16 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

Hey Doug!!!! Good to see the coast is still producing for ya man! Very nice set. Too bad the sun never came out my friend.

Feb 12, 2013 at 12:13 PM

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p.1 #17 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

douter wrote:
Love the first two here Doug!
Douglas

Thanks Douglas!

-Doug

Feb 12, 2013 at 12:13 PM

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p.1 #18 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

DesertBighorn wrote:
Thanks Eric. I was excited about the background. I was working with another owl on a log and turned around to head over to this guy. As I got set up I heard someone behind me, when I turned around the photog that was next to me at the other bird was following me over with a big smile on his face.

I added a crop version from another frame just for you. Hard to decide.

-Doug
WOWZA! It is a different look but a spectacular one as well. Hopefully you have a space for that one on your wall...and thanks for the "gift"!
Eric

Feb 12, 2013 at 12:17 PM

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p.1 #19 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

While I was back east during the storm and enjoyed that I much prefer this snow storm Doug

What a beautiful set, you sure do know how to work these guys, excellent work!!!

Tim

Feb 12, 2013 at 12:28 PM

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p.1 #20 · A snowy weekend (3+1)

birdied wrote:
Fantastic set .

Birdie

Thank-you Roberta!!

-Doug

Feb 12, 2013 at 11:08 PM

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