Great Horned Owlets- Last of the Series

Gallery: AvianPosted May 22, 20081,670 views18 comments

I took this image Sunday evening. It was very apparent they would not be in the nest much longer. There were several times it looked like one of them was ready to take flight as they ventured way out on the edge. Monday night or Tuesday morning they did just that as the nest now sits empty. I have thoroughly enjoyed photographing them over the past 1 1/2 months and have many, many wonderful images from 10 or so evenings I spent watching them. I hope you have enjoyed watching them grow and develop through my posts. All comments welcome.

1D Mark II N, 500 f4, 2x tele, f8, 1/50sec, ISO 640, flash handheld far off the sensor plane to avoid red/steel eye at -1 1/3.

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on May 22, 2008 at 11:17 AM

"Enjoyed" is an understatement Kirk. It's been great to watch these birds develop through your photographs. And this one is great, with both birds looking at you from their soon to be abandoned home. Thanks for the vicarious experience.

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on May 22, 2008 at 11:30 AM

Kirk,
This is excellent and the best IMO. I agree with Ron, it's been great to see these birds grow up. Thanks for showing us their progress.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 22, 2008 at 12:37 PM

A fitting finale to the series, Kirk. Thank you for sharing these.

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Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on May 22, 2008 at 12:52 PM

Kirk, I enjoyed every one. This one is simply terrific.

Thanks for sharing.
Ralph Kerr
Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Comment posted by Dennis Workman on May 22, 2008 at 2:44 PM

Kirk this one is really great picture and the colors are great and they are so calm as to be posing for you.
I was born and raised in Beavercreek now in Florida you in or outside of Dayton?
Dennis

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Comment posted by Kirk Greene on May 22, 2008 at 2:50 PM

Dennis,
I actually live in Beavercreek but put Dayton on my profile since most people are more aware of where that is.

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Comment posted by Brian J. Porter on May 22, 2008 at 3:30 PM

Say it ain't so, Kirk -- this can't be the end of the series -- what happens to them next, where do they go...who, who...?

Seriously, this photo is by far the best of the series -- nicely balanced and presented -- and a fitting end with the stars seemingly taking a bow before the curtain falls (sigh).

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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 22, 2008 at 3:52 PM

They saved you their best pose for last. It's also interesting how the background filled in. The light/color here really complements the owls. Two thumbs up and away.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on May 22, 2008 at 4:31 PM

Wow, superb image Kirk. Excellent work!

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 22, 2008 at 8:36 PM

A fine series, and each image has been great.

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Comment posted by Rick Gomez on May 22, 2008 at 9:56 PM

Last One? Man, I really enjoyed these. I have a thing for owls. Excellent shot, Kirk.

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Comment posted by Paul Inglis on May 23, 2008 at 5:54 AM

Hi Kirk,

Awesome series! Each and every image has been wonderful! This one is no exception! Congratulations!

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Comment posted by Dan Harbour on May 23, 2008 at 11:51 AM

I think this is the best of the series, Kirk. Thanks for sharing these owlets with us.

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Comment posted by Richard & Gail Buq on May 24, 2008 at 11:25 AM

I like this one as the best in the series Kirk. Thanks for posting these for all to see. A great series!

Richard Buquoi
Georgetown, TX

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Comment posted by Keith A Anderson on May 26, 2008 at 2:06 PM

Gorgeous series and awesome finish! Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on May 26, 2008 at 3:21 PM

This is stunning! Congrats on the EP this week.

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on May 26, 2008 at 5:58 PM

Beautiful image! Love the colors and the fact that both owls are looking in your direction. Congratulations on the pick!

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on May 27, 2008 at 10:41 PM

Really neat setting Kirk, and wonderful poses from the birds.

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