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Snowy Owl -Bubo scandiacus


Snowy Owl -Bubo scandiacus
Photo Information
Copyright: Paul O'Toole (newfoundlander) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 26 W: 15 N: 13] (100)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007
Categories: Birds
Camera: Panasonic Lumic DMC-FZ4, 12 x Stabilized 35 - 420 mm, XD Card 512MB, TIFFEN 55mm Ultra Clear WW
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Snowy Owls (Bubo scandiacus) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-06 6:41
Viewed: 1107
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Snowy Owl pairs fiercely defend their nests against predators, even wolves.
An individual adult Snowy Owl may eat three to five lemmings per day, or up to 1,600 per year.
The Snowy Owl can maintain a body temperature of 38 to 40°C, even when the air temperature reaches -50°C.
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  • Norte Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 33 W: 0 N: 45] (184)
  • [2008-01-06 6:51]

This is a rare specie, sometimes seen also in our country.
The last years there have been few lemmings - and thus the Snowy Owl is gone. I have never been lucky to see one of these myself.
Lovely sharp and clear picture, good color.
TFS
Best regards, Jon

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-01-06 8:12]

Hi Paul,
Nice capture of this beautiful snowy owl. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 368 W: 61 N: 591] (2458)
  • [2008-01-06 9:29]

Hi Paul,
Great shot!
Nice details and beautiful colors!
Regards
Ena

Hi Paul,
Nice to see another picture from you... This is an impressive one with great eye contact, beautiful POV, composition and exposure. I wish that I'll have the chance to see this amazing bird someday. Thanks and have a Good New Year!
Claudine

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  • lise Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 172 W: 51 N: 548] (2875)
  • [2008-01-06 11:14]

Hi Paul
This is simply stunning! Great eye contact and composition.
Very well done
Lise

hello Pau

great shot of this harfang des neiges,
excellent pov, details of his plumage
and eye contact with your camera lens

TFS

Asbed

Hi Paul

Good shot of this handsome Snowy Owl
Good sharpness and plumage detail and well exposed.

Chris

Hello Paul, Excellent shot, nice composition and good pov, good sharpness and depth of field, terrific colors and good light.

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  • kona Silver Star Critiquer [C: 35 W: 3 N: 0] (869)
  • [2008-01-22 23:15]

Great shot , very nice tones lighting ..Congratulations!I like a photograph of a white owl. I want to take a photograph like you, too.
Best wishes, kona

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