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They had to be JOKING!


 
  They had to be JOKING!
They had to be JOKING!

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Photographed these two Great Horned Owls today through the doubled wires (1" square openings) of their way-too-small enclosure. They were actually pacing back and forth on their respective "shelves."
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Now let me tell you where the poor trapped birds reside: The John James Audubon Wildlife Refuge in Audubon, PA.
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It was bad enough that Audubon actually killed the birds to paint their portraits. This, in my mind, is WORSE.
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Michelle Alton

 
  Pacing their ways through Life
Pacing their ways through Life

Michelle Alton

 
 
 

Michelle Alton
 

The other owl, using Photoshop's Oil Painting filter.
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April 24, 2014

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Which is why I hate zoos. People who supposedly love animals cage them up in tiny enclosures. But at least some of these birds are injured and are in need of care. He's a great looking bird in any case.


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April 24, 2014

 

Tiia Vissak
  a cool portrait!


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April 24, 2014

 

Avril Young
  very sad indeed..I so agree with Carol..

such lovely big eyes..


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April 25, 2014

 

Debbie Bray
  How come your animal protection authorities don't do something about this, Michelle? Here in Ozzie, there was a resort that had a way too small enclosure for dolphins, and they were made to release them! I hate seeing cockatoos and large birds in small cages too!! They don't deserve to be gaoled! You have captured him beautifully, tho!


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April 25, 2014

 

Chris Ebben
  It is so sickening how animals are treated. The reason why over the time we have had so many rescue animals. A lot of animal parks just aren't doing enough for the poor things welfare. Great portrait all the same=^..^=


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April 25, 2014

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Beautiful portraits of these gorgeous Great Horned Owls Michelle, I can't believe how big their eyes really are. I truly did not know that he killed the birds that he painted the portraits of, that definitely explains how he was able to get such great detail in his paintings. Have a nice weekend.


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April 25, 2014

 
- Ann Coates

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  So it's a refuge and treats its animals like this. It should be shut down. What a tragedy. Excellent close up Michelle.


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April 25, 2014

 
- Jill Odice

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  Wow, who would ever think that they would treat the birds they are supposed to be protecting that way! A real eye opener...Fantastic portraits, I cannot even tell you shot through the cage!


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April 26, 2014

 
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  Of course I agree with all of the above comments. Love the eyes.


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May 01, 2014

 

Linda A. Braddock
  Michelle, you know I agree with all the above comments, I love animals and especially birds. I love your photo, it is Gorgeous!


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August 01, 2014

 
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