I may not have had great luck with the tigers in India, but I did have very good luck with owls. On one particular evening, I went out “owling” with one of the camp managers. We were able to photograph four different species, including these Oriental scops owls. I was photographing the owl in front, and just as I was about to release the shutter, the other owl swooped in from behind and the two started mating for a few seconds before they both flew off.
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I may not have had great luck with the tigers in India, but I did have very good luck with owls. On one particular evening, I went out “owling” with one of the camp managers. We were able to photograph four different species, including these Oriental scops owls. I was photographing the owl in front, and just as I was about to release the shutter, the other owl swooped in from behind and the two started mating for a few seconds before they both flew off.
Unreal luck you have! Of course, you put the hours in and endure the discomforts of foreign lands and rough country, but still!
Owls may be my favorites in photographs. So alive, alert, and expressive. Wonderful work.
Yeah, I love owls too. I nice little bonus on this trip to help alleviate the frustration from the lack of tigers and wild dogs.
Sooooo HOT!!!
Such a cool looking bird. Nice pic Sean.
Golden eyes and silver feathers, cool!
They have an amazing camouflage and wonderful eyes!
I’m glad you could see beautiful moments like this. 😉