Snowy Owl

Uploaded: December 20, 2014 | Entered: December 20, 2014 11:05:08

Description

Taken at Horicon Wildlife Refuge.
Many reports of sightings in this area, so I had to go see for myself.
Was very pleased to see her waiting for me.
This was my first sighting of a snowy owl, very exciting to see in the wild.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/20000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D3300

Comments

Susan Williams December 20, 2014

Beautiful capture of your first sighting of a snowy owl. How exciting is that? #1601097

Val Feldman level-deluxe December 20, 2014

I've always wanted to see one and despite many attempts of sightings, never did.....this is a beauty, Susan. Wonderful in flight capture! #11209945

Jeff Sielski December 20, 2014

Beautiful capture Susan!! #11209959

Monnie Ryan December 20, 2014

Wow - she's a beauty! #11210036

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 20, 2014

Fantastic capture Susan! #11210068

Mary K. Robison December 20, 2014

Superb capture of this beautiful bird, Susan. #11210173

Kim Lund level-classic December 21, 2014

Fantastic! Would love to see one! #11210304

Ellen Hodges January 11, 2015

Absolutely beautiful, Susan!! #11223272

Jane Hirst January 31, 2015

This is very pretty. Wonderful capture. #11235829

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