What a beautiful creature.
He took my breath away this evening... I was photographing a friend near a lovely little pond, and this guy flew into a nearby branch and stole the show. He seemed sleepy and winked at me a few times... such long dreamy eyelashes... I wish I could have captured them for you.
What is it about owls that leave us so much in awe? Is it because they are so rarely seen in daylight? Or is it because when they look at you with those great big intense eyes, it's as though they are peering right into the very depths of you?
He was a rare gift on this fine summer day. He must be an early riser.
Owls are my favorite! What a sweet one this is. They truly are magical creatures.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a wonderful July Jaime!
xo Catherine
oh. owls. they remind us the world is magic. xoxo
ReplyDeleteNothing short of magical. I captured a similar owl a while ago now and it literally took my breath away.
ReplyDeletei think that's what it is....they can see our souls :)
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So beautiful; lucky you to find such a creature or rather, it to find you!
ReplyDeleteOh wow...what a beautiful owl. I wish to photograph one someday...but it's kinda hard when you live in a big city! What a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteHow amazing! I hear them often here, in evening and morning, but I have never seen one. They must live somewhere in the tiny patch of trees near my apartment. Their hoot is so magical. (Oh! Did you ever read the book about the girl who had an owl?! WEsley the Owl! I think you would love it. I wish I could pop over and leave it on your doorstep.)
ReplyDeleteMy uncle told me that on a few nights during one week, one summer, he would hoot like an owl from his deck and that an owl would hoot in response. He was convinced that these wise conversations they were having we're truly remarkable until the day he talked to one of his neighbors up the road with the exact same story. Ha!
ReplyDeleteohhhh so cute....and he really was looking right at you wasn't he? .....
ReplyDeleteWOW...what an absolute beauty! Lucky you to have been there to capture him!
ReplyDeletebeautifull bird! Never seen one up close...
ReplyDeleteJaime, I've missed you so much. And look at what I see here...a beautiful owl! I love owls. I have owl pendants, owl kitchen mitts, an owl skirt, etc. What a wonderful catch when you didn't expect it. 5 years ago, we went on a night time hike through the woods with a guide. He played owl calls on a tape recorder and after about 20 min. several owls flew right above us to defend their territory. It was a beautiful night and experience. I can't wait to catch up on you lovely photography.
ReplyDeleteI miss you, my friend. I keep dropping by to marvel at your owl-ish wonderfulness; hoping for more. Today I realized that I hadn't told you so or said hello in too long. Love you, girlfriend.
ReplyDeleteI'm also captivated by the way they fly so silently :) Beautiful shots... and the new header shot is amazing! Always a treat to stop in here.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think for all the reasons you've stated that this curious Owl is a favorite of so many!!!:)
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