Year two 024 - owl

Today's word is "bird".
This was taken in December at the Preston Christmas markets. They are from Turbary Woods owl and birds of prey sanctuary.

Was hoping to get out and about today but the weather said "no". It looks like we are in for another storm :(
Next week to work then I have a week off ...... I am determined to make the most of any bright spells!

This made no:36 on the popular page :D

Three good things today:
1. Made some butternut squash and pepper soup - YUM!
2. A nice lazy day - just what I needed.
3. Darts!!! - been watching it on tele and had forgotten how entertaining it could be!

[Gayanne Campbell]

Instant Fav, Wonderful shot, love the details that you captured. Nice framing too.

[John]

Bird bird bird is the word http://youtu.be/2WNrx2jq184

Cool shot

[Kathryn]

what a beautiful creature

[Jessica]

wow, this is amazing!! what a cool looking owl! just beautiful!

[Laurie]

No way!! What an amazing capture! The focus is so incredibly crisp! What a beautiful bird!! Fav!

[Arefin]

wow such brilliant details! fav!

[Catherine Pace]

snesational creature - excellent shot - fav

[Kass]

Gorgeous - I'm such an owl lover!

[Pat Knowles]

Superb b/w study of this beautiful owl....looks like a very fine pencil sketch....the eyes are mesmerizing! Fave Al.

[virtualbrownie]

Stunning shot - fav

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Wonderful, such great detail! fave

[Alison]

fabulous capture ~ so sharp!

[GazBadger]

Great shot Al... amazing detail! Fav

[Rik]

He looks shocked!

[Nicole]

Beautiful capture!!

[Alison Tomlin]

Wow super shot. Such great details. fav

[Gill W]

OMG amazing. Fantastic. Love the detail. Fav. PS - what lens did you use?!

[Claire]

Super...FAV

[Sennett Farias]

Amazing!

[🐞Lucy Dolittle]

Superb. Fav

[Jan K]

wow - fav here too, Al - this is fantastic!

[SeaThreePeeO]

Stunning shot. Love the eyes.

[🍁April 🍁]

Beautiful owl shot!

[tony gig]

Brilliant shot and a Instant Fav.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Amazing looking owl and a wonderful capture. Fav!

[Sally Ings]

Fabulous details and focus. Those eyes are just amazing!

[Margaret Brown]

Wow, wonderful capture! Fav!

[Suse♡]

Amazing close up! He looks so wise

[Shepherdman]

Absolutely superb detail. Fav

[Mary Ann]

What a face! FAV!

[Loopy-Lou]

Wonderful capture the detail is amazing!

[Taffy]

Awesome capture -- fav -- stunning the way you've captured his eyes. Wow.

[Peggy Scroggins]

Not enough words to say how great this shot is. FAV

[Hope D Jennings]

Handsome!

[Judith Johnson]

Fantastic shot and an amazing expression

[Kevin Wallace]

Beautiful shot and composition!

[Linda]

Stunning clarity. Fav!

[Jo]

A perfect shot. Fav

[giuggi]

Perfect. Fav.

[Dianne]

Fantastic shot!!!

[Siw Aina Stromoy]

Oh my, this is stunning!

[Tonya]

Great detail!

[joeyM]

Superb---fav and love # 2:)

[Shawna Schroeder]

That is so pretty, love the look on its face lol

[Pam Knowler]

Instant Fav!

[Daniel]

Wow, so sharp and those eyes! Fav.

[Caz]

Awesome shot, amazing detail Al ! Fav

[elkehochban]

Superb shot - faved!

[Cathie]

Fascinating bird, Al.

[Dawn Moder]

Beautiful owl! Love the framed!

[Wendy]

Amazing eyes and focus! Fav!

[Alice Burghart]

gorgeous portrait. Wonderful

[Ragnhild :)]

great capture!!

[👑 AnaZad]

Fabulous capture, great detail. Love it. FAV.

[Abhijit]

beautifully detailed

[Amy]

Absolutely gorgeous - and I'm coming to yours for soup! My favourite!

[Rachel]

absolutely brilliant capture, fantastic shot

[Judith]

Stunning macro and detail.

[Elin G. Reppe]

Love it!

[Simply Amanda]

AWESOME, Al. Congrats. Fav!

[Gerry]

fav very beautiful Owl

[Olivia]

stunning

[MaryBeth Dailey]

Oh wow! He is amazing

[Anja]

Awesome!

[8yearson]

This is a quite incredible photo, so crisp and sharp and his expression is Fav.brilliant!

[Paula W]

What a brilliant pic the detail is fabulous, fav.

[Cindy Morgan]

Simply fabulous! Instant Fav!

[Patty]

Way to capture that intense expression. Nice sharp capture.

[Clare]

Wow. What a brilliant capture! Fav!

[Eric di Bosco]

Super sharp and beautifully composed portrait and another fav! (although a bit late!)

[Padlock]

wonderful shot. Such great detail.

[Nancy]

Wow..fav!

[Therese]

FAV!!!! WOW!!!! A fabulous shot!!!!

[Pyrrhula]

Awesome beautiful

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

Wonderful details and clarity!

[Vesna]

Wow!

[Joy's Focus]

Gorgeous shot Al! Fav!

[Kd Wallis]

Very kewl!! Great details and a great shot!!!

[Al Bailey]

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Wow! what can I say!! a huge thank you to you all for taking the time to view, comment and fav :D
So pleased with this shot :)))

[Al Bailey]

@gillg It was just my kit lens this time which is a 18-55mm one. Its a good all round lens. :)

[Sandhu]

Exceptional close up !!!