Comment from sandysartstudio
Oh those eye..all the better to see you with my dear. To hoot to hoo. He is a maginificent bird indeed. Just look at all those markings on his feathers. A beautiful photo of nature. Did you enter him in the nature competition?

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2012

Wow thanks so much for the high ranking! Did not enter him. Never thought to.

Comment from WendyG
Wonderful shot Eileen! I love owls, their eyes are so beautiful and big, and this one has gorgeous yellow eyes. Excellent sharp focus, lighting and framing;)

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2012

Thanks Wendy, he was a beauty to behold.

Comment from susanlen
What a beautiful bird! His eyes are starring straight at me. Filling the frame with Ray really works well. The sky is a lovely light blue with white clouds and this enhances the colours of the owl. His foliage is beautiful with lots of texture in the feathers. Splendid shot.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2012

Thank you so much Susan... really appreciate it!

Comment from I-P-S
An excellent shot of this beauty, love those big yellow eyes. The cloudy sky behind is fine but sort of detracts from the ear tufts.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2012

Thanks so much... and I agree... mother nature was playing with me that day :)