Short Eared Owl Size:30 x 48" more peaceful feeling than many

more peaceful feeling than many bear images

When the owl finally appeared

The fine detail in the bear’s fur

making any close encounter feel especially rare

It is not just a portrait of an owl in flight

Short Eared Owl Size:30 x 48" more peaceful feeling than manyShort 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