Right at You

Uploaded: March 07, 2012 01:43:52

Description

This barred owl was part of a raptor show at the Tampa Zoo. Although the owl had a strap (I believe it's called a jess) with which the handler exercised some control, mostly it was allowed to fly free during the demonstration.

Category: Animals

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Gary Enloe March 07, 2012 0

Cool capture Mitch #1447933

Tammy Espino March 07, 2012 0

I've only seen a couple in the wild. What an awesome in your face capture! :) #10025887

Phyllis H. Burchett March 07, 2012 0

Awesome Mitch. #10025918

Liz blahh March 07, 2012 0

WOW,this is awesome! #10025991

Ann Coates level-classic March 07, 2012 0

Wow, amazing shot. I hope we see this again. #10026027

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic March 07, 2012 0

Wonderful "in your face" capture Mitch. #10026309

Inge Linden March 07, 2012 0

Great capture! #10026351

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic March 07, 2012 0

Great catch!! I love this guy! #10026617

Joy Rector March 07, 2012 0

wow, super capture #10026744

Daniella Puente March 07, 2012 0

Cool capture Mitch! #10026871

Monnie Ryan March 07, 2012 0

Amazing capture, Mitch! #10026915

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 12, 2012 0

A wonderful capture and terrific background - so striking and naturally colorful. I really feel as if I'm in the forest seeing this guy come at me. #10034889

Mitch Spence level-classic April 13, 2012 0

Thanks, everyone. I appreciate it. #10089103

Tammy Espino May 02, 2012 0

Congrats on your finalist!! :) #10116952

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 02, 2012 0

a beautiful finalist, congratulations!!! #10117400

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 02, 2012 0

Congrats on a great finalist, Mitch. #10117678

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 02, 2012 0

Wonderful perspective. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round, Mitch. #10117834

Mary Timman May 02, 2012 0

Congratulations on your great finalist! #10117888

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic May 02, 2012 0

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist Mitch. #10118105

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 02, 2012 0

What an amazing Finalist Mitch, big congrats!

jo ann c. #10118503

Michele Peterson level-classic May 02, 2012 0

Amazing capture of this beautiful owl. Congratulations on the finalist! #10119077

Phyllis H. Burchett May 03, 2012 0

FANtastic Mitch, congrats! #10120085

ALLEN O. HOWARD May 03, 2012 0

Awesome capture Mitch! Congratulations! #10120250

Patti Coblentz May 03, 2012 0

This is just amazing, Mitch!!
Congratulations on your inalist! #10120762

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 03, 2012 0

WOWWW, Mitch! INCREDIBLE Finalist & Congratulations! #10120942

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 03, 2012 0

Congratulations on your awesome finalist, best of luck in the next round!!! #10121051

Carol Quina level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Congratulations Mitch on the finalist for this super cool image! #10124794

Susan K. Snow May 06, 2012 0

Wonderful sharpness and clarity with this capture, Mitch. It's an terrific finalist. You are stretching your own wings and expanding your expertise in new fields. Congratulations on a job well done! #10125804

Merna L. Nobile May 06, 2012 0

Well here we are, through thick and thin. It is a joy to be able to be supportive and to congratulate each other for another month of magnificent photographs during May, 2012. I send all of you my very best, Merna Nobile #10126121

Mitch Spence level-classic May 13, 2012 0

Thanks to everyone for all your congrats and good wishes. #10135711

Linda A. Braddock December 13, 2012 0

Mitch, This is Gorgeous! #10463389

Mitch Spence level-classic December 26, 2012 0

Thanks again, Linda. #10479281

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