Owl Stand By You by alophoto

Owl Stand By You

Alternate title: "Say Mousie!"

I took the kids to a Birds of Prey event at the local library today. It was partially selfish as I knew that there would be plenty of photo ops. It was long and kinda boring for them, but I loved seeing the owls and the falcon. This one was Slyvester, the Great Horned Owl, and I liked him best. We were taught that this owl is sometimes the "Tiger of the Sky" and I can see why.

The intensity of these staring eyes is starting to creep me out, like he can see directly into my soul. What do you think?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHbKhEYUccQ

Also, here is what my son created after seeing the owl today: http://365project.org/amandal/themes-challeng/2013-07-11
awesome :)
July 11th, 2013  
@softbootsailer I had invited Jen to go, but she's busy getting ready to come see you, I guess. Hope that you all have a super visit! Thank you!!:)
July 11th, 2013  
Perfectly captured, magnificent bird.
July 11th, 2013  
What a gorgeous bird and capture of it.
July 11th, 2013  
Sam
Lovely looking Owl love the colour.
July 11th, 2013  
Wow, fabulously clear shot - owl be seein' ya!
July 11th, 2013  
Kev
Great eyes. Top capture.
July 12th, 2013  
Coolness---:)
July 12th, 2013  
cool
July 12th, 2013  
great detail in the bird
July 12th, 2013  
Nice capture of a beautiful bird! Such lovely patterns in his feathers.
July 12th, 2013  
How amazing - what a stunning owl
July 12th, 2013  
Rob
Awesome capture!
July 12th, 2013  
@tonydebont I really loved him. Thanks, Tony!

@bristolrose Thanks, lady!!

@samr Thank you, Sam. He was pretty impressive!

@gailmmeek Thanks, Gail. Owl be around:)!

@snaggy Thank you, Kev!!

@jodimuli I KNOW. I really love owls. Thanks!

@twr Thank you, Timothy!

@alia_801 Thank you, kind lady!

@abhijit Thanks, man!

@zambianlass I loved those piercing eyes. Thanks, lady!

@jdr4690 Thank you, Rob!
July 12th, 2013  
Such a beautiful creature. Nice close up.
July 12th, 2013  
@adamj Thank you. I loved him. I'm an owl fan. I can't believe how few comments this got. All of a sudden they are really waning. It went from 40 something and more down to 12! That's what I get for cutting back and announcing it.
July 12th, 2013  
@amandal Interesting observations Amanda. I have also noticed a small drop off. I chalk it up to two factors. 1) For most of the 365 world it is summer time. Naturally, less computer time as well. 2) I admit, I just simply cannot make the rounds commenting as religiously as I once did. I think it's costing me viewership/comments. Sounds like the same deal for you. Agree?
July 12th, 2013  
@adamj Yep. Happy Friday.
July 12th, 2013  
awesome creature! love the details you've captured here!
July 13th, 2013  
@wind_of_the_sothern_sea Thanks, man. I loved him!
July 13th, 2013  
Utterly lovely bird and beautifully captured
July 15th, 2013  
@kittikat Thanks, Kitti!!:)
July 15th, 2013  
Love those eyes.
July 16th, 2013  
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