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Bubo Bubo


Bubo Bubo
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Copyright: Vanessa RB (VanessaRB) Silver Note Writer [C: 5 W: 0 N: 24] (102)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-03
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D40X, 55-200mm f/4-5.6GED-IF AF-S DX VR Zoom N
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-12 1:22
Viewed: 513
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This shot was taken in the Bird of Prey Center at the Aillwee Cave at Ballyvaughan, The Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland

The Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) is a species of horned owl resident in much of Europe and Asia.
The Eagle Owl is a large and powerful bird, smaller than the Golden Eagle but larger than the Snowy Owl. It has a wingspan of up to 200 cm (5-7 feet). Adult females can weigh in excess of 4 kg (9 lb), in comparison the common Barn Owl weighs about 500 grams (1.1 lb). It mainly feeds on small mammals, but can kill prey up to the size of foxes and young deer (up to 10 kg/22 lb), if taken by surprise. Larger prey (over 3 kg/7 lb) is consumed on the ground which leaves the bird vulnerable (for example to other foxes).
The call of the Eagle Owl is a deep resonant “ooh-hu” with emphasis on the first syllable for the male, and a more high-pitched uh-Hu for the female (in German, the name of this bird is "Uhu"). Each member of an Eagle Owl population can be identified by means of its vocalizations.
The size, ear tufts and orange eyes make this a distinctive species. It has a strong direct flight. The difference between the male and female is that male's ear tufts are more upright than the female's.
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Nice shot! Perfect definition.
Compliments.

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 425 W: 41 N: 815] (2570)
  • [2008-06-12 2:22]

Another excellent intimate portrait from you, vanessa....the details are tack sharp, great clarity, focus and colours.I like that pair of orange eyes...very well done.
TFS & Cheers

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  • Rolf Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 59 W: 0 N: 27] (196)
  • [2008-06-12 5:36]

Hi Vanessa
Nice details and pose.
TFS
Rolf

Hi Vanessa
Wonderful portrait with crystal clear detail and lovely natural color
Splendid eye contact and reflection
tfs jon

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  • viv Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 301 W: 3 N: 622] (3128)
  • [2008-06-12 11:48]

Hello Vanessa,
Super portait, great on the details and sharpness.

Greetings
Vivian

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1817 W: 29 N: 5281] (17302)
  • [2008-06-12 20:07]

Hi Vanessa,
Outstanding close-up portrait shot with immaculate sharpness and clarity. Lovely colours and sharpness on its plumage and it has such a cool look on its eyes. Fantastic eye contact. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hello Vanessa,
Beautiful close up. Wonderful bird of prey!
TFS
Annick

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