Short Eared Owl Size:30 x 48" When the owl finally appeared

When the owl finally appeared

meeting the viewer with a quiet

it flew directly over me

more peaceful feeling than many bear images

It is not just a portrait of an owl in flight

Short Eared Owl Size:30 x 48" When the owl finally appearedShort Eared Owl captures a short eared owl in flight, glancing toward the camera for only a brief moment as it moved low across an open meadow in search of prey. This image was earned through patience and preparation. For weeks, I studied the hunting pattern of this particular owl, learning when and where it typically emerged to hunt in the evening. On the day this photograph was made, I arrived hours early, chose a spot in the open meadow, and waited