This handsome guy is a spectacled owl, one of two different species of owl that I was able to photograph on this most recent trip to Panama. The spectacled owl is rather large and mostly nocturnal. There was a female and a chick roosting somewhere nearby, although I didn’t see either, and only heard that they had been seen in the area. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/100th of a second
I just love this photo, Sean. The bird is intently goofy looking – really a darling creature. The blurred, colorful background truly sets off the sharply focused bird so well. Another stellar image!
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This handsome guy is a spectacled owl, one of two different species of owl that I was able to photograph on this most recent trip to Panama. The spectacled owl is rather large and mostly nocturnal. There was a female and a chick roosting somewhere nearby, although I didn’t see either, and only heard that they had been seen in the area.
cool pic. great color, and good work.
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—– Verbiage as you will the owl
—– Bedazzles me still .
I LOVE!!!
Wonderful! Owls are so interesting.
I absolutely LOVE this guy!
Oh you just made my day, thank you! this is fantastic! Love love love the bird and your bokeh is magnificent! Looks like a painting all around.
I just love this photo, Sean. The bird is intently goofy looking – really a darling creature. The blurred, colorful background truly sets off the sharply focused bird so well. Another stellar image!
Owls are the coolest!