Sleep Snowy

[Bill Dix]

One more from from my encounter with this lovely bird in late November. She was sleeping for most of the time that I hunkered down and watched her, roused only by a low-flying helicopter over the beach at one point. I did manage a few images with eyes open, but I also liked the yawn in this frame. C&C always appreciated. (Oops; meant the title to read "Sleepy Snowy" but can't change it now.)

D7000, 700mm, ISO 400, 1/3200s @ f/6.3 manual.

[John Robinson]

Hi Bill Just how I feel at the moment ! . We,ve seen a lot of shots of these of late- all good - and this is no exception. As you know - I,m not keen on pure plain back grounds and this pic shows why. In my humble opinion the bits of grass make it- puts the whole shot into context..
See you have a decent Nikon too !!!
John

[arash_hazeghi]

I like the view of talons and exposure. good details but I wish his eyes were open

[Joseph Przybyla]

Wonderful image, a Snowy Owl yawning. Your image brings to mind the reports of a Snowy Owl on Little Talbot Island in Florida, it is at a beach like your image. Such a beautiful bird, great capture.

[keith mitchell]

Bill you guys over there are so lucky having these magnificent birds, this is another super image from you, love the yawn.

Keith.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the sharpness, details, setting, exposure and composition. Nice image Bill.

[shane shacaluga]

Reminds me of an opera singer! Lovely shot and nice tones on the BG too

TFS

[Holger Leyrer]

Sweet Image. I love the singing pose Really great Image with a lot of Details and perfect exposure.

[Terry Johnson]

Bill, nicely done. A rare moment and you capture the personality in the image...Terry Johnson

[Loi Nguyen]

So cute! The light looks strong from the shadow, but you handled the exposure very well, Bill. Great detail and sharpness. Love it. TFS. Loi

[Enrique Patino]

interesting character. good details and comp. Well done

[christopher galeski]

nice capture,good exposure,BG and pose.