Inspiring Photo: THE FAMILY #8809691

THE FAMILY

Uploaded: August 10, 2009 12:12:28

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THE LOVE OF OWLS!!!

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/180 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 78.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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Tarun Bose August 10, 2009 0

Wow! This is amazing. Excellent capture with super lighting. A winner for me, Kathy. #1166342

Randy A. Myers August 10, 2009 0

This may be my favorite so far. Good job. #7834242

Bonnie C. Lackey August 10, 2009 0

What a hoot! Oops, guess that goes too far! An amazing capture, Kathy! #7834312

Jeff Robinson August 10, 2009 0

A wonderful family portrait Kathy!! They sure have been posing nicely for you:) Jeff #7834338

Daniella Puente August 10, 2009 0

GREAT capture! #7834564

Shelly A. Van Camp August 10, 2009 0

OOOOOOOOH, how darn sweet!! I love it! Is this a nature place and the owls are out in the open? Great capture, my friend! ♥ #7834723

Christine Lobsinger August 10, 2009 0

Hello Kathy...
You sure know how to make a perfect family portrait!!! Love it, what a hoot...ha! I think I like this one the best too...
CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #7834944

Val Feldman August 10, 2009 0

I can't believe it! What a totally amazing capture, Kathy! These fellows love you and your camera and it sure shows in this awesome capture! #7835047

A P August 10, 2009 0

OMG I just can't get enough of these cute little guys. I love this one Kathy. Awesome comp, light and excellent clarity as always!! #7835429

Linda D. Lester August 10, 2009 0

I'm with Ann....can't get enough!
Love this family!!! #7835515

Jim Kinnunen August 10, 2009 0

Kathy, your images of these owls are just the best!!! #7836246

Anita Hogue August 11, 2009 0

Oh, I for sure love this capture of the whole family! They certainly know how to pose for the camera! I think they love us too! #7836428

Nick Lagos August 25, 2009 0

Congratulations on your huge POTD today Kathy...well done #7885278

Avril Young August 25, 2009 0

oh my goodness, this is so awesome...WOW!! congrats on your POTD. #7885281

Renee Doyle August 25, 2009 0

Big congratulations on this wonderful and well deserved POTD Kathy!!!!! #7885294

Ronda Chatelle August 25, 2009 0

great shot! Congratulations Kathy! #7885297

Thomas E. Hinds August 25, 2009 0

Awesome POTD! Congratulations! #7885298

Karen Engelbreth August 25, 2009 0

A big congrats on your wonderful POTD, Kathy... #7885308

Stefania Barbier August 25, 2009 0

congrats on your gorgeous POTD! #7885315

August 25, 2009 0

Congrats on your POTD! #7885318

Susie Peek-Swint August 25, 2009 0

Great capture Kathy ~ many congrats on POTD! #7885322

Mary K. Robison August 25, 2009 0

Wonderful capture, Kathy ~ but what gave you the clue they're related?:)
Congratulationss on your well earned POTD! #7885336

Susan Jane Allen August 25, 2009 0

Laughed out loud when I saw this--they're really funny creatures, aren't they? Great focus on those eyes! #7885378

Derek D. Dafoe August 25, 2009 0

Congrats on POTD Kathy!! #7885422

Cindy Bendush August 25, 2009 0

Have really enjoyed all of your owls Kathy! Congrats on your POTD! #7885480

Usman M. Bajwa August 25, 2009 0

Love you owl shots, Kathy. Congrats. on the POTD Award!
UB. #7885487

Richard D. Love August 25, 2009 0

Congratulations, Kathy. Wonderful comp and the eyes--wow. Well done.

Rick #7885493

Dennis Behm August 25, 2009 0

Congratulations, Kathy! #7885524

Gord MacEachern August 25, 2009 0

Congratulations on your well deserved POTD Kathy!! #7885576

Chris Ebben August 25, 2009 0

I can honestly say, this is one of the best family pictures on BP that I have seen. I only wish I had of taken it. Great work=^..^= #7885580

Ken Smith August 25, 2009 0

You have a gold mine in all of these shots..this is super too and well deserved, Kathy! #7885651

Anita Hogue August 25, 2009 0

Wow, girl you are on a roll with these little guys! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! #7885822

Michael Lynch August 25, 2009 0

Stunning shot and well-earned EP. Congratulations!!! #7885849

Linda D. Lester August 25, 2009 0

I love this....Congratulations on your awesome POTD!!! #7885863

Shawn Jennings August 25, 2009 0

What a fantastic find and capture, Kathy! Congrats on your POTD! #7885907

Stephanie Laird August 25, 2009 0

Congrats Kathy! This is sooo beautiful!! Love the intense look on these guys!

#7885981

Nancy L. Green August 25, 2009 0

TOTALLY AWESOME Kathy, HUGE congratulations on this wonderful POTD!!! <>< #7886039

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 25, 2009 0

A great capture of this beautiful owl family. I'm so happy to see this POTD today Kathy!! A huge congratulations my friend!!! #7886041

Kim Kleinschmidt August 25, 2009 0

Huge CONGRATULATIONS, Kathy on this spectacular POTD!
This series is incredible #7886113

Kathryn Wesserling August 25, 2009 0

This just had me chuckling right out loud - what a hoot! You have such a knack with the wild creatures. #7886154

Janice Mezzacappa August 25, 2009 0

Kathy this is adorable and incredible, congrats on POTD, a real winner and a fave!! #7886210

Denny E. Barnes August 25, 2009 0

Very beautiful family portrait, owl family that is ;>). Congratulations on this well deserved POTD, Kathy!! Outstanding!! #7886226

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 25, 2009 0

Congrats Kathy on this awesome capture and POTD!

Hope we see this again, great job

jo ann c. #7886272

A P August 25, 2009 0

Congratulations honey on an outstanding POTD. #7886324

Jessica Jenney August 25, 2009 0

Congratulations, Kathy on your amazing POTD! #7886350

Lana Arcemont August 25, 2009 0

Adorable!
Congratulations on your POTD! #7886373

Joy Rector August 25, 2009 0

congrats on the POTD #7886387

Erica Murphy August 25, 2009 0

Looks like I'm late to the party! Hey, I just got up. So thrilled to see your adorable owls as a POTD this morning Kathy! Congrats to you! #7886420

Val Feldman August 25, 2009 0

Great work, Kathy - HUGE congrats on your POTD - you and "The Family" deserve big kudos for this charming capture!! #7886558

Christine Pentecost August 25, 2009 0

Love the photo! What a treat to even see something like this! Congrats on your POTD as well. #7886661

Laura E. Swan August 25, 2009 0

They look like they mean BUSINESS! If those were my future in-laws I think I'd drop the ring, turn and -RUN-! HA!

This is a terrific capture and huge congrats on your well deserved POTD, Kathy!

-Laura Swan #7886662

Kathy Cline August 25, 2009 0

OMG WOW

SOOOOO MUCH to all you wonderful photographers for sending me such wonderful notes today.
Im thrilled.
GOD BLESS #7886779

Casey A. Hanson August 25, 2009 0

Congrats on a beautiful image!! Well done, Kathy :0) #7886821

Christine Lobsinger August 25, 2009 0

Hi Kathy.... AWESOME CATCH and POTD!!!! CONGRATS TO YOU!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #7887051

Melissa Olsen August 25, 2009 0

Another big congrats coming your way Kathy. Happy for you! #7887155

Jeff Robinson August 25, 2009 0

Congrats Kathy on your Wonderful POTD!! Jeff #7887217

Colleen Farrell August 25, 2009 0

Fabulous capture!! Big congrats on your POTD! #7887253

Leland N. Saunders August 25, 2009 0

WTG, Kathy ... Congratulations on such a great photo ... !!

Lee #7887289

Dianna Murphy August 25, 2009 0

Yea Kathy!!! Love this, great POTD! #7887308

Dianna Murphy August 25, 2009 0

Yea Kathy!!! Love this, great POTD! #7887309

Cathy Barrows August 26, 2009 0

congrats on this fab potd...so glad yours owls are getting recognized #7887599

Terry L. Ellis August 26, 2009 0

Such a delightful POTD, Kathy! Excellent! Congratulations sweet girl!!! #7887837

Tommy E. Burgess August 26, 2009 0

Huge congratulations on this outstanding POTD Kathy!! Hope we see it again it's fantastic! #7888141

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 26, 2009 0

Congratulations on this fantastic POTD, Kathy!!! :) #7888146

Debra R. Harder August 26, 2009 0

This is FABULOUS, Kathy!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your OUTSTANDING POTD!!!! Deb #7889530

Birthe Gawinski August 29, 2009 0

I love owls!!!!
And this is a fantastic shot!
Congratulations on the POTD
Birthe #7897746

Patricia A. Casey August 29, 2009 0

Congratulations on the POTD....wonderful capture of some awefully cute owls! #7898846

Bill T. Pehrson September 20, 2009 0

Awesome foursome, Kathy! And a well-deserved finalist. - Bill #7956946

Christine Lobsinger September 20, 2009 0

Excellent Finalist Shot Kathy!
COngrats to you..
I am happy for you too..
CHRISTINE
SMILING #7957272

A P September 20, 2009 0

$\"Outstanding\" Pictures, Images and Photos$

Best of luck in the next round honey. Usually they come out when I'm away. This time it's when you're away. LOL I'll be back to congratulate you win!! #7957302

Anne M. Young September 20, 2009 0

Congratulations - this is super! #7957441

Michelle Alton September 20, 2009 0

This is such a classic, Kathy. Congratulations, and best of luck in the next round. #7958217

Renee Doyle September 20, 2009 0

Congratulations on this awesome finalist Kathy!! #7958332

Dennis Behm September 20, 2009 0

Congratulations on your Finalist, Kathy. #7958558

Maria A. Gonzalez September 20, 2009 0

Congratulations on this well captured finalist,Kathy..Good luck on the next round. #7958667

Linda D. Lester September 20, 2009 0

I'm sure your not on the plane now seeing this! :) Congratulations! #7958823

Thomas E. Hinds September 20, 2009 0

Congratulations! Tremendous Finalist! #7959428

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 20, 2009 0

Big CONGRATULATIONS, Kathy! #7959862

Nancyj E. Hovey September 20, 2009 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving POTD & FINALIST! 8o) #7959894

Kelly S. Cavanaugh September 20, 2009 0

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Kathy! #7959899

Shelly A. Van Camp September 20, 2009 0

Huge congrats, my friend...this is beautiful!!!! #7959944

Phyllis H. Burchett September 20, 2009 0

Awesome family portrait, Congrats on your finalist! #7960161

Jeana Clark September 20, 2009 0

Congratulations Kathy!!
Awesome finalist!!
Best of luck in the next round!!!
~J~ #7960200

Casey A. Hanson September 20, 2009 0
Glad to see this again, Kathy! Congrats! #7960541

Val Feldman September 20, 2009 0
So deserving and so happy to see this with a nice Silver badge resting underneath it! Huge Congrats, Kathy - Now, let's change the silver to gold!!! #7961148

Kathy Reeves September 20, 2009 0
Incredible image Kathy! Well deserved finalist! Congratulations! #7961413

Amy M. Wilson September 20, 2009 0
Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist, Kathy! #7961599

Jeff Robinson September 20, 2009 0
Excellent - Congrats Kathy on your Finalist! Jeff #7962910

Terry L. Ellis September 20, 2009 0
An awesome finalist, Kathy! I love this series! Congratulations! #7962918

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 20, 2009 0
Outstanding Kathy, congratulations on your finalist! #7963264

Ann Coates September 21, 2009 0
Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Kathy. #7963473

Judy V. Kennamer September 21, 2009 0
Congrats on this beautiful Finalist Kathy! #7963755

Denny E. Barnes September 21, 2009 0
Excellent!! Big congratulations Kathy, on your beautiful and well deserved finalist!! #7964077

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 21, 2009 0
Congratulations on this adorable finalist Kathy!
jo ann c. #7964228

Erica Murphy September 21, 2009 0
BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR KATHY!! I love this darling image! #7964325

Tammy Scott September 21, 2009 0
Congratulations on an AWESOME finalist! #7964396

Kathy Cline September 21, 2009 0
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU BP FRIENDS AND FAMILY! I was so excited to see this today. The internet here in the rocky mountains comes and goes so Im having a hard time staying online. boo hoo
It will take me a few days to even get to view all the awards. Cant wait to see and thank you again for all the wonderful notes and email. Sunday blessings to all!!
#7964406

Debra R. Harder September 21, 2009 0
Ohhhhh...this is so wonderful, Kathy!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your OUTSTANDING finalist!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS!!! Deb #7964479

Lisa J. Boulden September 21, 2009 0
LOVE IT!!!
Bet it'll be wearing GOLD in a few days!
Congratulations, Kathy!
~♥~Lisa #7964563

Diane E. Deming September 21, 2009 0
Don't you just love those Burrowing Owls? They are precious. Congrats on your finalist. #7966292

Anita Hogue September 21, 2009 0
I love this family portrait Kathy!
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !
#7968271

Usman M. Bajwa September 22, 2009 0
Beautiful image, Kathy. Expect to see this in the Winner's Circle!
UB. #7968827

Leland N. Saunders September 22, 2009 0
And congrats again on the Finalist ... !!
Lee #7970769

Dianna Murphy September 23, 2009 0
Wonderful finalist... a winner in my book. Congrats. #7972644

Linda D. Lester September 23, 2009 0
Congratulations!!!!!!! #7975764

Kim Kleinschmidt September 23, 2009 0
WHOO HOO! or should I say WHOOT HOOT
Kathy, on this wonderful winner.
CONGRATULATIONS! #7975811

Amy JACKSON September 23, 2009 0
Congratulations, Kathy!!!! :) #7975819

Nancyj E. Hovey September 23, 2009 0
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving WINNER! 8o) #7975841

Judy V. Kennamer September 23, 2009 0
Gorgeous winner Kathy!!! Congrats!!!! #7975983

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 23, 2009 0
Congratulations Kathy!!! Whoooooooo hoooooooo!!! A wonderful win! #7976056

A P September 23, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR
#7976065

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 23, 2009 0
Wonderful Kathy!!! CONGRATULATIONS on this fantastic Winner! #7976459

Claudia Kuhn September 23, 2009 0
Wonderful capture, congratulations on your win!! #7976547

Stefania Barbier September 23, 2009 0
congratulations on your gorgeous winner!!!!!!! #7976575

Anita Hogue September 23, 2009 0
I think we need to thank these cute little guys!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SECOND PLACE WIN!!!! #7976693

Debra R. Harder September 23, 2009 0
WHOOOOO-HOOOOO!! WTG, Kathy! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER!! Deb #7976708

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 23, 2009 0
Big Congratulations on the Gold Kathy!
I'm so happy for you girl..
jo ann c. #7976754

Phyllis H. Burchett September 24, 2009 0
Beautiful portrait Kathy! Congratulations! #7976974

Dennis Behm September 24, 2009 0
Congratulations on your Win, Kathy. #7977193

Ken Smith September 24, 2009 0
Let the drum roll begin!!! Congrats to you Kathy on a well deserved winner!!!! #7977473

Val Feldman September 24, 2009 0
Sooooo happy for you! Huge congratulations to you, Kathy my dear, for this beautiful Gold Winner....So well deserved!!!! #7977683

Thomas E. Hinds September 24, 2009 0
Wonderful winner! #7977722

Kelly S. Cavanaugh September 24, 2009 0
Congratulations on this fantastic win, Kathy! #7977810

frank w. degenhardt September 24, 2009 0
Congratulations on this beautiful picture being placed in the Winners Circle. Way to go my friend. #7977895

Renee Doyle September 24, 2009 0
Congratulations on this wonderful winner Kathy!! #7978093

Usman M. Bajwa September 24, 2009 0
Huge Congrats on this marvelous animal shot and Golden Win, Kathy.
UB. #7978236

Jeff Robinson September 24, 2009 0
Congrats Kathy on your Fantastic 2nd Place Win! Jeff #7978459

Jessica Jenney September 24, 2009 0
Congratulations, Kathy on your fantastic image and win! #7978652

Bojan Bencic September 24, 2009 0
Congratulations, Kathy. Great image. #7978963

Mary Beth Aiello September 24, 2009 0
Huge congrats on this wonderful Gold, Kathy. Superb. #7979110

Dianna Murphy September 24, 2009 0
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! ! ! ! ON YOUR BEAUTIFUL WINNER! #7980300

Denny E. Barnes September 24, 2009 0
Congratulations, Kathy on your beautiful and well deserved Win!! Outstanding!! #7980484

Cindy Bendush September 25, 2009 0
Big congratulations on this fabulous winner Kathy! So glad to see our little owl friends in the winner's circle :-) #7981411

Margaret R. Barry September 25, 2009 0
Congratulations on a fantastic winner, Kathy! #7981558

Janet McNeil September 25, 2009 0
COngratulations on this beautiful winner!! #7983767

Terry L. Ellis September 26, 2009 0
An awesome Second Place win, Kathy! So happy to see this here! Congratulations! #7984043

Erica Murphy September 26, 2009 0
BIG CONGRATS to you Kathy!! Love this image and so happy to see it with some bling. #7984393

Linda Blair September 27, 2009 0
What an awesome win.....congratulations!!!!!!!!! #7987549

Christine Lobsinger September 27, 2009 0
CONGRATS TO YOU AND YOUR WINNER KATHY!!!

CHRISTINE
SMILING
#7987708

Shawn Jennings October 09, 2009 0
Love your owl shots, Kathy! Congratulations on your win! #8021660

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