Theme: Killer tenderness

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

A pair of Australia's largest owls, the Powerful Owl (Ninox strenua) a member of the hawk owl family allopreening one another during courtship. The male on the right (larger bird) is holding a Common Ringtail Possum, that is one of the owls' favourite prey items. Often, he or she will roost all day with a half eaten meal that will be finished off at dusk.

Canon EOS 1DMkIIn, 500/4L IS USM + 1.4x, ISO800, f/8, 1/60th, 580EXII with beamer, tripod, Wimberley.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Precious moment captured Akos. I like it a lot, thanks for sharing.

[Karl Egressy]

Great interaction image, Akos.

[Jonathan Ashton]

A very interesting image, nice use of flash, a tender moment well caught.

[William Dickson]

Very nice looking capture Akos. Great interaction between the birds. and the expression on their faces is priceless. Good work

Will

[Lyle Gruby]

What a great shot! Great interaction, even a prey item! This image really brings the viewer into the owl's world. My only suggestion for improvement is to de-noise that foliage in the BG on the left side of the image.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the interaction, prey item, flash work, IQ and composition. Great work Akos!