Theme: Killer tenderness
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.
Precious moment captured Akos. I like it a lot, thanks for sharing.
Joe Przybyla
"Sometimes I do get to places just as God is ready to have somebody click the shutter"... Ansel Adams
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Great interaction image, Akos.
A very interesting image, nice use of flash, a tender moment well caught.
Very nice looking capture Akos. Great interaction between the birds. and the expression on their faces is priceless. Good work
Will
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.
I like the interaction, prey item, flash work, IQ and composition. Great work Akos!
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