Hunting Great Grey owl

Taken in Finland , -23 c

This owl was chasing a mouse under the snow !

I don't like to use the word 'wow' in a critique, but, WOW!

 

This is so great. The action captured, the detail, and exposure. This is a rare image.

 

-s

Fantastic!! I know it was not the camera that made this come through, but your fantastic photo is pushing me towards upgrading my 10D to the 1DmkII :-|

The exposure, the composition, and the clarity of this image is phenomenal. Thats not hyperbole, its the simple truth. I've been looking at it for 20 minutes and I still can't believe I am seeing what I am seeing. If any photo ever deserved a 7/7 it is this one.

As Far as Birds of Prey shots go, Miguel you are one of the best, It would be nice to be beside you when you go to these places and take the pictures you do, I never see Birds of prey here and it would be nice to see them.

Take care, all the best to you. 7/7

 

DK.

I second the thoughts of Spencer and Koens... this is a phenomenal image, Miguel. And aside from all the photographic excellence, I enjoy how well you have documented the predatory abilities of this animal, having some of the most (if not the most) sophisticated head/ear disks in the owl family, you can sense how the bird detects the movement of its prey underneath the pure blanket of snow - moving in for the kill with skilful precision and grace. I, too, wish I was there... 7/7. Regards,

Bravo dear Miguel! Excellent capture!!!

Biliana

Excellent shot!

Hello Miguel

7/7 again ! It is fantastic and so unbelievable sharp and deep at only f4 !

Well done !

Congratulations on taking such a wonderful shot.

Como puedes ser tan bueno???? tu no eres de este planeta

This is a breathtaking shot. Well done.

 

Cheers!

After this I have to call you Miguel el Terrible. Bravo!!

 

krokan

worldinphoto.com

Pues eso, otra mas para la inspiraci�n.

Enhoraburna y gracias por compartirla con todos tus "FANS"

 

JM

Great image!

Well captured, well composed

I'm not saying this because I'm myself from Finland, but this is a great picture. I am not so keen in birds, spider or other animal pictures, but this one is great!

Great strength.Great sensitivity.Very nice.Exclam bravo!!

Amazing capture of an incredible bird! Everything is just perfect with this photo of your owl! Bravo! Kind regards, Iren 7/7

The Prey is watched by Predator (owl) and the Predator is being Watched by another Predator (Lasa with his camera). Excellent

superb capture miguel, i love the capture and everything about it, bravo, RK!

fantastica!

...impact from this photo. The texture of the plumage, the almost completely featureless background and of course the skill in capturing this hunt. 7/7 from me.

Hay fotos que gustan, fotos que maravillan, fotos que impresionan por su aspecto tecnico, fotos de 7/7, en este caso esto es asi totalmente., y mas porque emosiona ver tanta belleza. Solamente me queda decirte GRACIAS por compartirla.