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Northern Pygmy Owl with Prey


	Northern Pygmy Owl with Prey ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/125 sec, Canon 500mm IS lens + 1.4X extender, tripod. After this owl (quite unexpectedly) showed up in my backyard yesterday and I got some good shots, I figured that was nice but it would be the last chance I had at the bird. It wasn't around this morning, but this afternoon I looked out to find that it had captured a bird (a House Sparrow based on the markings) and started to feed. This image shows clearly how truly tiny the Pgymy Owl is. What is amazing is that shortly after this image was taken, the owl flew off with its meal to another location. So, it was able to fly carrying something weighing almost as much as itself. John Tubbs

Liz blahh

Excellent capture!!!!

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September 25, 2008

stevepinzonphotography.com - Steve Pinzon

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That's an amazing pic, and great clarity. Nice shot!

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September 25, 2008

anneyoungphotography.com - Anne M. Young

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WOW - this really puts your other shot into perspective. Great clarity etc!

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September 25, 2008

Kumiko Parkinson

Oh my God! What an opportunity! You captured this drama with such a clarity and in great comp, great job, John!

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September 25, 2008

Michelle Alton

Amazing capture. Just beautiful.

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September 26, 2008

Summer A. Kozisek

I really liked the last one John, but this is fantastic! Great capture, and how cool that this was in your backyard. I love your gallery, I'm an avid birder myself!

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September 26, 2008

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S.

THIS CAPTURE IS EXCELLENT HERE.

KARU.

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September 27, 2008

johntubbsphoto.com - John Tubbs

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Thanks so much to everyone who commented on this image, it is greatly appreciated! John

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September 27, 2008

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An outstandingly beautiful, story-telling capture, John! Congratulations on your amazing finalist!

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October 22, 2008

Dianna Murphy

Wow, that's so cool, Congratulations.