Wordless Wednesday - Hooooo are you?


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Pamela said…
I took this photo of the Great Gray Owl on Monday, 1-21-08.

I walked within 8 feet of him to take this picture. I needed to get close because I didn't have the telephoto lens with me.

Canon Rebel XTI
7:30 PM, January 22, 2008
kitten said…
I was just fixing to ask if you took the picture. GOSH! That is really awesome!
7:38 PM, January 22, 2008
Kila said…
You are brave. He scares me!

Great photo!
8:44 PM, January 22, 2008
Gattina said…
That's exactly the same face as Mr. Gattino when I announce him some surprising news !
8:48 PM, January 22, 2008
carmilevy said…
I love this shot. You've inspired me to post an image of an owl that I took at the zoo a few weeks ago. The eyes always get me!

Thanks, also, for pointing out my little link-related boo-boo. I've posted a hasty update on last week's entry to redirect visitors to this week's post. Much appreciated!
9:13 PM, January 22, 2008
Anonymous said…
Unbelievable, Pamela! THAT has got to be one of your all-time most amazing shots! (Rivaling the hummingbirds...).

GREAT job :)!
9:13 PM, January 22, 2008
Lindy said…
What a stunning fellow! You're a brave woman for venturing so close, but what an amazing shot!
9:14 PM, January 22, 2008
Not Afraid to Use It said…
He is gorgeous. And I am jealous you got so close to him. We have a lot of fake owl statues around town to scare off the birds--I would love to see a real one.
9:27 PM, January 22, 2008
carrie said…
I just love owls. They are so different from other birds. They are so eery, but beautiful.

happy wednesday.
9:36 PM, January 22, 2008
Gabriel said…
What a great picture! And yes, that was a daring moment.

Please find mine here.

Happy WW!
9:40 PM, January 22, 2008
Cecily R said…
I can't believe you got that close! I am such a wuss I think I'd run before I got the shot!

Is your title from Alice In Wonderland? It reminds me of the Caterpillar. :)
9:44 PM, January 22, 2008
Anonymous said…
Amazing, great shot!!!
9:51 PM, January 22, 2008
Robert said…
All I can say is WOW. A shot like that takes patience (or luck). Wonderful shot. Ok, so I ended up saying more than WOW. :)

I invite you to see my WW post for this week.
10:02 PM, January 22, 2008
Natalie said…
It looks like he's staring right through me!
10:29 PM, January 22, 2008
D. Renee Bagby said…
i love owls! great pic1

Happy WW!!
11:06 PM, January 22, 2008
Anonymous said…
Oh Pamela, that's a wonderful photo. How wonderful that he let you get that close to him. I'll bet you could hardly contain yourself.
11:19 PM, January 22, 2008
Four-eyed-missy said…
I can never get close to an owl - am so mighty frightened of them! But that's a great shot - its like a portrait of an owl :D
12:00 AM, January 23, 2008
the planet of janet said…
wow!

that is an impressive shot, miss pamela!
12:08 AM, January 23, 2008
Anonymous said…
He scares me!!! You are just too brave to go near the owl. Kudos!
1:52 AM, January 23, 2008
Anonymous said…
Magnificant!! Your own private pet??
2:04 AM, January 23, 2008
Robocop said…
What a cute little bird.
5:33 AM, January 23, 2008
Kelly Curtis said…
Wow-he's gorgeous!

That's my camera!!
5:38 AM, January 23, 2008
Anonymous said…
Wow- what an excellent shot! And a great caption too.

Stop by Livin' With Me to check out the Blogaholics Anonymous blogroll I have started.
5:39 AM, January 23, 2008
Peter said…
Hoo, Hoo? Not you flat face!!!!
5:46 AM, January 23, 2008
ellen b. said…
Whoa! That is sooo cool that he let you take this photo of him (I'm assuming it's a him, might be a her) I would love to see an owl in person in the wild...
6:33 AM, January 23, 2008
CHIKAI ♥ said…
what a nice and catchy caption. hehe! ;)


btw, thanks for checking out my entry!

~ BLOGSILOG ^.^
6:41 AM, January 23, 2008
Mariposa said…
I would be scared to go near him...lol Nice shot!
6:45 AM, January 23, 2008
HartofDixie said…
Awesome shot! Love it.
6:57 AM, January 23, 2008
Unknown said…
Oh Pamela, that is an awesome shot!! You should be proud of him!
7:45 AM, January 23, 2008
Beckie said…
That is fantastic! At first I thought he was an ornamental owl - it kind of looks like he has a stick up his, uh, you know.

Great shot!

Hey, are you guys freezing over there? It is a bit nippy here. How do you like your Rebel? I have one and I love it.
8:32 AM, January 23, 2008
Anonymous said…
Thats nice shot good job...
8:32 AM, January 23, 2008
Anonymous said…
That's amazing that you captured that shot!
Your skills continue to wow me.
9:01 AM, January 23, 2008
Unknown said…
WOW! That's amazing that the owl stood still as you got closer to it!
9:02 AM, January 23, 2008
Sandy said…
Absolutely terrific!
9:06 AM, January 23, 2008
Missy said…
that is just beautiful!

And so NOT Texan!
10:59 AM, January 23, 2008
Anonymous said…
Amazing shot Pamela! I can't believe the owl just sat there!
11:20 AM, January 23, 2008
my4kids said…
That's an awesome picture Pamela! Lucky he let you get so closed to him.
11:56 AM, January 23, 2008
Alison said…
Pamela...he is utterly gorgeous!!! Great photo!!
12:14 PM, January 23, 2008
Qtpies7 said…
That is amazing! Love it!
12:47 PM, January 23, 2008
Anonymous said…
Hi, Pamela!Nice to see you again!
Great shot!
3:10 PM, January 23, 2008
Anonymous said…
Hey, an awesome picture!
3:14 PM, January 23, 2008
PAT said…
Very nice, Pamela! I photographed some ducks and a pair of geese today. I just grabbed my little Kodak. I should keep the Rebel close by and grab it, next time. Love that camera. I need a telephoto lens.

Pat
3:33 PM, January 23, 2008
Masago said…
Ha, ha... clever (i suppose that should be "hoo, hoo... clever". :-)
5:09 PM, January 23, 2008
Megan said…
What an awesome shot! He looks like he was starring you down as well.
5:21 PM, January 23, 2008
alice said…
Yikes! That is a spooky bird!

Looking at you like you're a Toad for Tuesday! ;-)
6:46 PM, January 23, 2008
Marsha said…
Terrific shot.
6:52 PM, January 23, 2008
thirdworstpoetinthegalaxy said…
Holy smokes! I can't tell if that's a real owl, or fake. Beautifully spooky, either way.
7:33 PM, January 23, 2008
Anonymous said…
Very cool picture!! I am amazed he/she sat there while you snuck up on it. Glad he/she did stay as you got a wonderful picture.
8:27 PM, January 23, 2008
Anonymous said…
Pamela, WOW! That's an amazing shot. I don't think I could get that close to one. He is beautiful, and I love his expession!
8:10 AM, January 24, 2008
Rebecca said…
That's beautiful, did you take it yourself?
10:05 AM, January 24, 2008
Anonymous said…
How do you do it?! How do you get these pictures?

I'm in awe. Really.
1:55 PM, January 24, 2008
Gwen said…
Hi Pamela.
Great shot of the owl,clever camera work.
Thanks for the visit and your comment,xx
2:41 PM, January 24, 2008
Anonymous said…
Hi, Pamela! I'm not scared of owls, I think they are one of the most magnificent creatures ever created. Great shot! Thanks for the visit! :-)
2:15 AM, January 25, 2008
Anonymous said…
Wonderful photo. How awesome you could get so close. He was probably wondering what they heck you were up to.
7:39 AM, January 25, 2008
Carla said…
Love the photo! I'm going to have to check this wordless Wednesday stuff out. Too cool.
9:53 AM, January 25, 2008
Debbie said…
wHoo wHoo - I enjoy that song. Clever title.

LOVE the photo. :)
10:01 AM, January 25, 2008
Robinella said…
So beautiful. We have an owl hanging around our trees but I haven't been able to spot it. How awesome that you could get so close.
4:54 PM, January 25, 2008
Attie said…
I love the owl!! it immedietly reminded me of my Grandma and how much I miss her!!!
7:37 PM, January 25, 2008
Kaytabug said…
OMG! My mouth is just wide open. This is just a fantastic, stunning, beautiful photo!!! I really LOVE this photo!!!!
4:25 PM, January 29, 2008
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