Great gray owl backlit in the morning

This owl was hunting along a field and flew up to this post close to me after swallowing a vole. The sunlight shone through the extended feathers as she flared her wings to land. The intensity of the great gray owl eyes was on full display as well. A few different elements came together to make an image that I really like.

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This entry was posted on May 6, 2021 by Christopher Martin. It was filed under Owls, Wildlife and was tagged with alberta, backlighting, backlit, bird in flight, bird photography, Canada, eyes, Great Gray Owl, owl, strix nebulosa, wings.

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   Alison and Don

   Fabulous shot!
   Alison

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   May 6, 2021 at 10:17 pm
   

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   Kj4ta

   A striking pose captured!

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   May 6, 2021 at 5:13 pm
   

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   Jane's Heartsong

   Fantastic capture, Christopher for all the reasons that you mentioned. Good for you!

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   May 6, 2021 at 1:13 pm
   

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