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The Stare

© Phyllis H. Burchett

The Stare

Uploaded: April 06, 2012 22:01:51

Description

Burrowing Owl, Florida

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 850.00 mm, Model: NIKON D3S

Comments

Katrina McMeans April 06, 2012

The yellow eyes are stunning! What an intense expression! #1454927

Inge Linden April 07, 2012

Fantastic capture.great clarity #10079078

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 07, 2012

Great expression - Outstanding capture Phyllis!! #10079200

Jack Gaskin April 07, 2012

Instant Favorite GREAT CATCH
did not get to shoot them this year ????
Have to do my Homework and be sure I do next Winter

Jack #10079335

Bill Houghton April 07, 2012

Phyllis, this is a real good shot of this owl. Great sharpness and detail. Excellent background too. Bill #10079526

Orsi April 07, 2012

Love it!! #10080195

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 07, 2012

An amazing shot, Phyllis!! A fave! #10080479

Karen Celella April 08, 2012

I see gold on this, Phyllis! #10080725

Ellen Hodges April 11, 2012

Huge WOW, Phyllis!!!! #10085355

Rona L. Schwarz April 11, 2012

WOW, Phyllis!!! This is extraordinary! Fabulous capture of this little guy with exceptional detail and clarity and fantastic BG as well! I see another winner here! #10086716

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict April 17, 2012

Wowie, Phyllis, outstanding, beautiful, and compelling capture!

Debby #10096025

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 20, 2012

I have yet to get an owl capture. Excellent. #10100826

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic April 24, 2012

Fave. And a winner in my book, Phyllis. #10107517

Debra R. Harder April 26, 2012

OMG, Phyllis!! Amazing! I agree with Mary Beth! Winner...and a FAV! Deb #10110080

Leslie McLain level-classic April 29, 2012

Amazing capture, Phyllis. #10113599

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic May 08, 2012

Wow this is one amazing image Phyllis. #10129985

Kathy Cline May 19, 2012

Omg. I want to grab his cheeks and kiss him he is so cute!
#10142826

Kathy Cline May 19, 2012

Omg. I want to grab his cheeks and kiss him he is so cute!
#10142827

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict May 25, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful and engaging finalist, Phyllis!

Debby #10150207

Ann Coates level-classic May 25, 2012

Wow, this is awesome, congratulations on your finalist. #10150399

Danny B. Head May 25, 2012

Amazingly sharp! Congrats! #10150582

Cathy Barrows May 25, 2012

Awesome...congrats #10150612

VISHVAJIT JUIKAR level-deluxe May 25, 2012

Cogtats on your this beautiful finalist.. would love to see with gold #10150818

Robert R. Goodman May 25, 2012

Hi Phyllis,Big congratulations my friend!!!! #10150848

Mary Doherty May 25, 2012

Congrats, Phyllis, on your amazing finalist!!! #10150855

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 25, 2012

Huge CONGRATZ on both your cute and terrific Finalists!!

UB. #10150879

Katherine Kuhn May 25, 2012

Congratulations on your wonderful finalists! The expression on this guy is amazing!! #10150933

Phyllis H. Burchett May 25, 2012

Thank you so much everyone! ☺ #10151003

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic May 25, 2012

LOL...I love those eyes! LOL Congrat Phyllis on this amazing Finalist. I see gold coming your way! #10151017

Kathy Cline May 25, 2012

This guy was my favorite!
Super finalist and deserves GOLD! #10151072

Kim Andelkovic May 25, 2012

Outstanding finalist Phyllis congratulations :-)
#10151101

Ellen Hodges May 25, 2012

Huge congrats and very best luck with your awesome finalists, Phyllis!!! Both are WOW gorgeous!!! #10151171

Phyllis A. Houghton May 25, 2012

Congrats Phyllis. Love the mono tones. #10151352

Debbie Bray May 25, 2012

Congratulations on an outstanding finalist, Phyllis!! Beautiful work! #10151404

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 25, 2012

congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!! #10151426

Mary K. Robison May 26, 2012

Love the blending colors, Phyllis, and the (seemingly)crossed eyes!
Congratulations on this well earned Finalist, and best of luck in the next round!
#10151542

Renee Doyle May 26, 2012

Winner all the way!! BIG congrats to you Phyllis! #10151674

Leslie McLain level-classic May 26, 2012

Congrats on a stunning finalist, Phyllis. #10151852

Jessica Jenney May 26, 2012

Congratulations, Phyllis on your fantastic finalist! #10151986

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 26, 2012

That is just a fantastic capture! Congratulations! #10152278

Carol Eade level-addict May 26, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Phyllis! #10152642

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic May 26, 2012

No surprise here, Phyllis. This is going Gold. Huge congrats. #10152711

Carla Capra Anderson May 26, 2012

This is outstanding!
Love those eyes and I couldn't help but laugh, just delightful.
Congratulations. #10152947

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 26, 2012

Huge Congratulations from Texas on this outstanding finalist Phyllis. #10153029

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 26, 2012

Congrats on your gorgeous finalists, Phyllis! #10153187

Tammy Espino May 26, 2012

Congrats on this wonderful finalist, love those eyes :) #10153333

Julie Burnett May 26, 2012

Congrats in advance of this going Gold, no way it can miss!! Simply amazing, Phyllis!! #10153337

Patti Coblentz May 26, 2012

Amazing comp, and love the eyes! Big congratulations on your finalist, Phyllis! #10153356

David M. Montero May 26, 2012

Congratulations on your Finalist selection of this simply awesome capture Phyllis! #10153434

Carol L. Fowler May 26, 2012

Wonderful Finalist! Congrats #10153721

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 26, 2012

Congratulations on your outstanding finalist Phyllis, I love it!

jo ann c. #10154324

Debra R. Harder May 27, 2012

A GOLD winner in my book all the way, Phyllis! Huge congratulations on your SUPERB finalist! Deb #10155355

Eivor Kuchta May 27, 2012

This has to be a winner! Amazing capture! Congratulations on your finalist! #10155533

Barbara Waldoch May 28, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful Finalists, Phyllis! #10156582

Carol Flisak level-classic May 28, 2012

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Phyllis! #10158110

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic May 29, 2012

Congrats on this stunning finalist image Phyllis. Good luck. #10158359

Erica Murphy level-classic May 29, 2012

This is awesome Phyllis!! Congratulations! #10160086

Stephanie Frey May 30, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist, Phyllis!! #10161082

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna June 02, 2012

WOW! FANTASTIC finalist, Phyllis! :-) k #10165974

Merna L. Nobile June 08, 2012


Achievement begins with belief, CONGRATULATIONS on your achievement!Merna
#10173361


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