Today’s owl comes from the southern spiny forests of Madagascar. As you can see, the owl blends in well with its thorny environment. It’s called the Malagasy scops owl, but also answers to the rainforest scops owl or the Madagascar scops owl. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 100, f/5.6 at 0.5 seconds
I am speechless on this photo. Between the thorns (barbs more like it) and the unreal looking owl, I can’t stop staring at the photo. Wow! Thanks for sharing. I really do like seeing new things.
hey sean—
love this one, looks almost made up, computer generated from another planet…
next time you are in Madagascar check out my friend peter bassett.. https://www.facebook.com/peter.bassett.756?fref=ts here’s his fb id. he’s the director at a foundation called Aquatic Alliance check out the site….you might want to bring some underwater equipment.
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I am speechless on this photo. Between the thorns (barbs more like it) and the unreal looking owl, I can’t stop staring at the photo. Wow! Thanks for sharing. I really do like seeing new things.
Thanks Tina.
How in the world did you ever spot this one with that incredible camouflage? Great get, Sean.
Thanks Mom, I had a good guide.
Totally cool.
Superb! Master of camouflage.
Oh wow. Is this that owl that changes it’s appearance depending on what’s threatening him?!! Do you know what I’m talking about?
I do know what you’re talking about, but no, this isn’t that owl.
Sean,
Great photo and textures are unbeleivable—are you sure this isn’t a wood carving. Great composition and photo technique.
Thanks Larry. And yes, this is a genuine owl.
hey sean—
love this one, looks almost made up, computer generated from another planet…
next time you are in Madagascar check out my friend peter bassett..
https://www.facebook.com/peter.bassett.756?fref=ts here’s his fb id. he’s the director at a foundation called Aquatic Alliance check out the site….you might want to bring some underwater equipment.
Exotic (to me) and wonderful.
Thanks!