"sitting on the fence"

She's not in a state of indecision, of course, but waiting for her handler's call/sign to fly.
I've decided to end my series of shots from our visit to Liberty's Centre in the New Forest with this one of the young African barn owl.
I love barn owls and these feathers look to me like exquisite old lace.
Thanks for all your enthusiasm for my shots of the birds of prey - it's been uplifting and encouraging!

[Amy J]

Love the pattern on the feathers. So pretty and delicate looking!

[Lisa Poland]

Fabulous detail in the feathers.

[Sue Hecker]

The feather do look like lace or beading. Exquisite!

[Emilie Cartoun]

What a gorgeous feathered coat she is wearing, all strung with jewels or beads.

[Tracey H-N]

Beautiful shot !

[Lindsay]

Such a beautiful pattern to the feathers at the back here, lovely capture.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

I love your pov to see all the beautiful feathers. Great capture.

[CINDY JOHNSON]

the detail is amazing

[Penelope Ann]

the detail in each feather is fab

[Paula W]

Amazing detail and colour in those feathers Hazel, great shot.

[michael]

Super sharp detail and the feather detail is awesome.

[Richard Hickey]

Amazing picture.

[linda]

I have loved your shots of the birds of prey. this is a fitting one to end with, she is beautiful, you have captured such detail and what detail, her markings are amazing

[Richard Hickey]

Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.

[Karin Hirsch]

Lovely owl shot , The feathers look so fluffy and delicate

[Lesley]

Brilliant. The feathers are so beautiful

[Karen B.]

Beautiful Hazel & I agree with you, very much like beautiful old lace, I thought that prior to reading your description. The beautiful owl's will be a hard act to follow but you always come up with something to be amazed by or drooled over, well done as usual & thank you.

[Hazel]

@kbroges

Thank YOU, Karen! I always enjoy reading your comments.

[Claire]

Wonderful feather detail; really enjoyed your series

[Pyrrhula]

Very beautiful. Very nice to capture this side of the bird. Well done

[Tammy]

The feathers do look like lace! That was the first thing I noticed. So pretty. I love the different pov - you don't often get to see the back of the owl. Very nice capture!

[wendy frost]

A beautiful back view of her lovely feathers and unusual patterns it has been great to see all your bird shots thankyou for showing us.

[Margaret Brown]

Love the colours and textures

[Julie Duncan]

Fascinating from the back!

[Julie Ells]

Nice shot from the back.

[Gena Pegg]

Beautiful capture. THose feathers are amazing ...and such an interesting POV....love it!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

Oh wow. Look at the patterns in her feathers. I cannot believe how they can train birds! THey say they have bird brains, but I think they must be smart!