50 mono portraits at 50mm : No. 28 : The Owl Man

This gentleman walks around Nottingham and it's suburbs with his owl. Yes with his owl.

He has it on a big leather glove and hands it to passers by to say hello.

I tried to get a picture with him and the owl, but he caused quite a stir and the owl on his arm was quickly surrounded by people in the market square.

Even though I didn't get him and his owl, I did manage to get a great smile and a decent portrait.

[Pat Knowles]

Fabulous capture of a real countryman....lovely smile face Phil.....looks like a real happy chappy.

[Phil Howcroft]

@happypat Pat, I think he gets great joy from the reaction people have to his owl :)

[peter/zipp]

Great character to have around.
He's got the look of a Pixie!
Brill series by the way.

[Phil Howcroft]

@sleepdozer57 cheers peter, i was a bit wary when i started the series, but have quite enjoyed it as it's gone along !

[Kerri]

Great portrait

[Gena Pegg]

I LOVE his smile...really great capture! There is a wonderful twinkle in his eyes as well! Fav

[elkehochban]

Great shot, Phil! I love his smiling face. Sure would be great to see his owl!

[Allison Williams]

He looks irrepressible, but I still wish I could see his owl!

[Dione Giorgio]

Cute chap. And your capture is perfect. Would have loved to see the howl on his arm.

[Megan]

Just saw your discussion post about everyone's own style. Great thoughts. This is a great photo! Love that smile. :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@ludgate thmx megan , for the comment and follow :-)

[Alexandra DG]

great portrait!

[Phil Howcroft]

@axika @sangwann @allie912 @timandelke @eyesmile @kerristephens thanks everybody for your nice comments :)

[Judith Greenwood]

Fav for me Phil - this is an absolute cracker!

[Hazel]

Frank's smile instantly draws me!