Snowy Owl

Konrad___far_north

19 years ago

Brand new shots with Canon Rebel XT, lens 70- 200mm IS F2.8 and using 2x extender.

They can turn head up to 270 degr.

Preparing for take off!

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gmom74
19 years ago
Konrad- beautiful pictures! What a contrast between the white owl and that blue sky. Why did I always think owls were out only at night?
rcnaylor
19 years ago
Really great shots, Konrad. Especially the one where he is giving you the evil eye.

I'm always impressed with the clarity of your pics. On the pics you posted today, did you use a stand or hold the camera?
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This map shows distribution of Snowy Owls. Last years bitter weather had owls reported in the deep south. This year not as far. You may be seeing more owls in Wisconsin while the overall irruption numbers are less.The Snowy Owls in this area have attracted media attention and visitors from quite a distance away. There is a reasonable expectation of seeing one on Presque Isle S.P. Its a couple mile hike to see them in the same spot as last year on the sandy tip of the peninsula that sticks out into Lake Erie. People like a Snowy Owl. The birds seem indifferent to the attention as they do little to avoid it. They are not the hardest bird to get a photo of. Here is a link that might be useful: Snowy Owl map
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doris_mi5
19 years ago
Congratulations on your new camera! Your owl pictures are beautiful.
jankey
19 years ago
Konrad - great pictures, especially second one.
juanital
19 years ago
Great pics, Konrad! I like the wing action...That white against the deep blue, so crisp and clear...Congrats on your new cam, too....Are you finding the transition from old to new, uncomplicated?

juanital
Konrad___far_north
Original Author
19 years ago
Thank you all!

>>On the pics you posted today, did you use a stand or hold the camera?I was holding the camera, shooting from the cars sunroof.
It was such a thrill doing this, my heartbeat went thru the roof, LOL, we, [my wife shooting with the canon S2IS from the side window] where fortunate to witness such a.....perhaps ones in a life time experience. I'm still in disbelieve!

Snowy Owls have been rare the last about 10 years, ...this could be of scars food source in the artic tundra, where they breed and have young ones.

>>Congratulations on your new camera!Thank you Doris & juanital...
I should have mentioned, brand new shots this weekend, it has confused some of you.....sorry!
Have used my very first digital camera from over a year ago, Santa got a new tele lens for this last Christmas.

Konrad
rcnaylor
19 years ago
Thanks for the info.

And they are super pics. Beautiful bird, of course.
minrose
19 years ago
Nice shots!
crunchpa
17 years ago
WOW....those are some nice captures there.
kacram
17 years ago
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
penny_sav
17 years ago
Oh WOW! Definately a once in a lifetime chance! I am extremely jeolous!
Good work

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