portrait of an African barn owl  by quietpurplehaze

portrait of an African barn owl

I just love barn owls. There were two in an aviary but the minute they spotted me and my camera, they retreated to the security of their little 'house' and did not re-appear.
This young female barn owl was part of the flying demo, same markings as a European barn owl but darker colouring. I found it hard to concentrate on listening to the handler and taking pics at the same time so I don't know her name.

So many thanks for all your interest, views, comments and favs. I see Mrs Jones is on PP this morning. I had so much fun taking these photos!
Wonderful detail and color.
March 15th, 2014  
What a fascinating and detailed portrait!
March 15th, 2014  
What a graceful animal. Beautifully sharp shot Hazel
March 15th, 2014  
Beautiful shot and majestic Owl!
March 15th, 2014  
Fantastic , FAV. Love the heart shaped face & superb feather detail.
March 15th, 2014  
OMG this is awesome, a Fav.
March 15th, 2014  
Absolute, instant FAV! I love the heart shape of her face
March 15th, 2014  
She is beautiful and so well captured too her markings are wonderful and such a beautiful face FAV for me
March 15th, 2014  
So clear and sharp. Good shot
March 15th, 2014  
Wow...what a stunning face.
March 15th, 2014  
Amazing shot! Love it!
March 15th, 2014  
Beautiful portrait, lovely detail.
March 15th, 2014  
Gorgeous capture
March 15th, 2014  
She is beautiful, Hazel! Barn owls are among my favorite birds. There is just something very special about them.
March 15th, 2014  
Love your beautiful owl
March 15th, 2014  
Oh what a photo! Fav.
March 15th, 2014  
Great sharp shot Hazel, a fav for me
March 15th, 2014  
What a beautiful bird, I hear barn owls at night around us. They foretell better weather to come.
March 15th, 2014  
such beauty
March 15th, 2014  
A beautiful capture,lovely detail!! FAV!!
March 15th, 2014  
Fabulous looking owl. Love it. FAV.
March 15th, 2014  
Beautiful detail and great capture! I love owls. Fav!
March 15th, 2014  
Another beautiful owl and image of it, Hazel, nice and sharp. Would be a fav but the closeness to the left edge troubles me (personal thing, judges always mention this and I tend to agree.)
March 15th, 2014  
Was there more room before you added the frame?
March 15th, 2014  
Great photo! I've never seen a barn owl, but I was lucky enough to see and photograph a Great Grey Owl this morning. My photo is not as good as yours. He was quite tired after being up all night! LOL. http://365project.org/richardhoeg/365/2014-03-15
March 15th, 2014  
Gorgeous!
March 15th, 2014  
@ivan

Do you mean left or right? i.e. looking at the owl or from owl's pov?!
March 15th, 2014  
@juliedduncan

I agree with all that you say!
March 15th, 2014  
@ivan

No, this was a shot taken during the display so not much time to take it.
March 15th, 2014  
@lucypics

Those barn owls are certainly right about the weather just now.
March 15th, 2014  
FAV, pretty portrait Hazel. Great work.
March 15th, 2014  
@quietpurplehaze Looking at the owl from where we are! It's fine everywhere else.
March 15th, 2014  
Beautiful sharp portrait. Well captured.
March 15th, 2014  
Stunning picture.
March 15th, 2014  
stunning is right.
March 15th, 2014  
Congratulations on making Trending. Well deserved.
March 15th, 2014  
So beautiful
March 15th, 2014  
What a fabulous photo of a beautiful bird, Hazel. The pin sharp focusing, the close framing and the depth of field make it stunning :-)
March 15th, 2014  
Great portrait. A beautiful capture and framing. Fav this one too.
March 15th, 2014  
Absolutely stunning!
March 15th, 2014  
@ivan

That's what I thought you meant and I can see what you mean but no remedy in the circumstances! (I think my Panasosnic FZ62 has proved itself?!)
March 15th, 2014  
He is so cool looking. Fav!
March 15th, 2014  
@777margo

Margo, I wish she was mine! (Well, have nowhere to keep her really!)
March 15th, 2014  
Your owl portraits are simply stunning...i'd be hanging these beauties on my wall if they were mine!
March 15th, 2014  
@bluemoon

Paula, thank you, and funny you should say that - my husband just said the same today!
March 15th, 2014  
wow! stunning shot Hazel
March 15th, 2014  
superb
March 15th, 2014  
I was telling my hubbie about this shot; it is so gorgeous when I came back to show him I had to fav it
March 15th, 2014  
@claireuk

Claire, you're so kind! (I do similar things sometimes too!)
March 15th, 2014  
Wow -- this is incredible! You've caught the details with such clarity.
March 15th, 2014  
Really enjoyed your stunning bird photos this week, Hazel. They well deserve the success they have brought you. Congratulations. Fav
March 15th, 2014  
Another beauty Hazel, love those textures and colours and the sweetheart shape of the owls face.
March 15th, 2014  
Beautiful detail
March 15th, 2014  
Amazing portrait of this owl!
March 16th, 2014  
It's so nice to see this guy up close. The feathers and colors are so beautiful! Fav for sure!
March 16th, 2014  
Lovely clear shot
March 16th, 2014  
@gooner46

Chris, thank you. I'm pleased that at last I seem to have got to grips with using my Panasonic bridge camera - I've not liked it too much until now! (And have been blaming the camera!)
March 16th, 2014  
Oh wow! I saw this on the pp too (like your other)! I really love the face on this one! Beautiful detail. fav!
March 16th, 2014  
You have a very interesting collection of birds, especially owls! I love it!
Good luck and happiness!
March 16th, 2014  
Awesome closeup. Wonderful detail.
March 16th, 2014  
Beautiful!
March 16th, 2014  
Great portrait of this gorgeous creature.
March 16th, 2014  
March 16th, 2014  
perfection. Wonderful shot.
March 17th, 2014  
Another Fav Hazel.
March 17th, 2014  
@baalst

Thank you - what a lovely thing to say, Alex!
March 17th, 2014  
@ivan

Tu-whit tu-whoo - you do know me, don't you? Just as well!
March 17th, 2014  
beautiful.
March 18th, 2014  
Wonderful portrait of an African barn owl ... Love your presentation with the frame. Fav
March 22nd, 2014  
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