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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

The snowy owl had flown into the dunes after someone spooked it on the beach. I watched when it flew off and headed to where I saw it disappear and chose to make my way it into the dunes about 100 feet from where I thought it was so that I would not startle it. There was open sand to my left and that is where most of the other photographers went with the exception of Eric who followed me at a distance. As I got close there was an open valley between me and the owl so I took my time crossing it making shore only to move when the owl was looking away from me and with about 15 photographers in the opening to my left there were plenty of distractions. I loved the environment and the look of the snow coming down so I decided I would not go as close as I had in the morning. This set will be my closing act from this shoot.

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120813DSC_4459 by Morris0, on Flickr

D200 + 80-400 VR + 1.4x TC @ 1/100, f5.6, fill flash (SB910)

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120813DSC_4476 by Morris0, on Flickr

D200 + 80-400 VR + 1.4x TC @ 1/100, f6.3, fill flash (SB910)

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120813DSC_4511 by Morris0, on Flickr

D200 + 80-400 VR + 1.4x TC @ 1/160, f6.3, fill flash (SB910)

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120813DSC_4514 by Morris0, on Flickr

D200 + 80-400 VR + 1.4x TC @ 1/160, f6.3, fill flash (SB910)

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120813DSC_4529 by Morris0, on Flickr

D200 + 80-400 VR + 1.4x TC @ 1/160, f6.3, fill flash (SB910)

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120813DSC_4549 by Morris0, on Flickr

D200 + 80-400 VR + 1.4x TC @ 1/160, f6.3, fill flash (SB910)

Comments and suggestions welcome,

Morris

Dec 13, 2013 at 10:00 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

You should be proud of what you have produced from your trip for owls.

Wacky roger

Dec 13, 2013 at 10:01 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

Gorgeous, gorgeous set Morris !!

Birdie

Dec 13, 2013 at 10:04 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

Great shots Morris. I like the ones where he is staring you down straight on the best. Even though I've only seen this owl in captivity, I was still very captivated by how they can stare and stare and stare and never blink!!

TFS
Geoff

Dec 13, 2013 at 10:14 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

I really like these Morris. Nice environment.

Dec 13, 2013 at 10:51 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

Really like these. I bet the snow made that Snowy Owl feel right at home.

Dec 13, 2013 at 11:00 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

Awesome set...how you get so close without it being disturbed in the least is beyond me.
It was a beautiful setting!
Eric

Dec 13, 2013 at 11:12 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

You got a good look from the owl Morris. Really nice set. #3 & 5 are my faves.

Dec 13, 2013 at 11:58 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

#3 is my fave here. Don

Dec 14, 2013 at 12:25 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

Sure am glad you are enjoying these awesome features this season. I am thinking they are not to fond of the offerings on the west coast this season. Wonder if the increased eagle pressure has something to do with it. Last year the BE's sure put the run on them.

Brian

Dec 14, 2013 at 01:28 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

Awesome set Morris - love the eyes!

Jim

Dec 14, 2013 at 01:33 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

another lovely set of owls Morris

Dec 14, 2013 at 01:47 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

nice looking set Morris, particularly 3 and 4..great job in keeping the owl calm too.

Dec 14, 2013 at 02:16 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

#3 is my favorite, nice series and thanks for the explanation of how you got the shots

Dec 14, 2013 at 02:32 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

Super shots, with me loving 3!

Howard😊

Dec 14, 2013 at 03:26 AM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

Those are some gorgeous Owls. Excellent captures!

Best,
Tom

Dec 14, 2013 at 04:33 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

Nice work, Morris. Beautiful owl; well captured, especially #3.

Brian M.

Dec 14, 2013 at 05:17 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

Well done,Morris. Liking #3,too.

Dec 14, 2013 at 06:21 AM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

Great stalking technique Marris and these shots show how successful you were, well done.
David

Dec 14, 2013 at 06:51 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Snowy Owl in Snow Storm

Great capture Morris.
Paul

Dec 14, 2013 at 06:58 AM

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