I know this is an art blog, but I have to share this. This morning there were a bunch of crows going nuts with a cacophony of cawing.
I went out to investigate, and there, in a tree in my back yard, was this beautiful horned owl (click on his picture two times for a larger view.)
He was just sitting there quietly, and the crows did not like him being there at all. There were 7 or 8 crows jumping around the branches and screaming (cawing) at this poor owl. They were careful not to get TOO close. This went on for over two hours.
I went out to take pictures, and, I have to admit, it was a little scary when he looked right down at me. Stupid me, it didn't even occur to me to turn on the VIDEO part of my camera.
With all the noise and commotion, this video might have gone viral on YouTube. Oh well - NEXT TIME.
18 comments:
Whoa! Carol, he is amazing!
Awesome, Carol!! That's an incredible shot of him, too. I think it's great you were able to get any shots!
WOW...you gotta paint this one!! :) Thanks for sharing!
Great shot! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful owl and great shot Carol. I hope I will see a wonderful interpretation of the event in your pigments soon!
He is fantastic and I would say your video would have gone viral :-) Hope you do get another opportunity.
This is so cool! We had a bluejay in our yard today. Don't get too many of those here, so we all took note, But, that's nothing compared to your yard!
OO-oo-ooo! Lucky you!
I have never seen one of theses guys... Give yourself a big gold star for having been able to take such fine photos!
I really enjoy your abstract interpretations.
Oh wow! I just said to my husband that I would like to see an owl in the wild one day. What a great sight to see in your yard, and what a great photo you got. He is, indeed, starring down at you. And those talons! Such a beautiful & unique bird.
what a GREAT SURPRISE..thanks for sharing...and how beautiful!
Isn't he/she awesome? If any of you artists want to use this photo for a painting, please be my guest.
magnificent creature isn't it? great capture, and thank you - I think I *will* attempt a painting...
What a great photo! He looks fantastic. Love the eyes!
Wow, Carol, wonderful pictures!...and I thought the Red-Tailed Hawk in my tree was cool...this fellow's impressive!
Stunning capture of a special moment, Carol. Not long ago, we saw our first live owl (other than at a zoo, that is) as we were driving down a country back road. Startled the heck out of us as it flew right by the car from a tree! Gorgeous creatures, for sure!
I will take that as a challenge Carol, Thanks!!
Wow, this must have been one great moment. Love that you posted it and it's OK that it's not video - so great just to be able to see it like this. Thanks Carol!
What an amazing sight! Those piercing yellow eyes have the look of lasers...
Kim
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