THE FAMILY

© Kathy Cline

THE FAMILY

Uploaded: September 08, 2010 04:15:26

Description

This is the Owl Family of 6 that all grew up in this little hole in the ground. I was happy that I was able to get all 6 and most of them are pretty sharp.
Canon 5D Mark II, 70-200 L lens. F 6.3 ISO 500
speed was only 1/30. This image is 1 year old. Im planning on returning this week to the field of Owls.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 95.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Anita Hogue September 08, 2010

Oh WOW, I think you have a winner! They are gorgeous.
Our little owls have been moved and I can't find them. Boohoo.... #1306013

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 08, 2010

They really posed nicely for you Kathy! Jeff #8888317

Linda D. Lester level-classic September 08, 2010

I love these guys.....can't wait to see more! #8888390

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic September 08, 2010

Wow Kathy...what a treat this must have been. Wonderful capture and perfect timing to get them all. #8888404

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 08, 2010

I have been intrigued with these little guys ever since you first began posting them, Kathy! What a great shot - all posed in a semi-circle! Great timing, color and detail...lucky you! #8888443

Danny B. Head September 08, 2010

Such a great catch! I would like to see these guys in person! #8888473

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic September 08, 2010

What a delightful picture, Kathy! It's as though they invited you to do a family portrait. #8888487

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic September 08, 2010

Gorgeous Kathy!!!! What a beautiful little family! Wish I was there with you! #8888856

Bill Houghton September 08, 2010

Kathy, this is outstanding. Just a great shot. Have a great day, Bill #8888945

Carol Eade level-addict September 08, 2010

What a perfect owl shot, Kathy, a family portrait! Love it! #8889638

Rony Sagy September 08, 2010

these guys are so cure. Wonderful capture. #8889705

Cathy Barrows September 09, 2010

i'm so jealous right now...i only got to see 2 when I was there...were the rest of these down there hatching?

this is just so fantastic....it is a nature mag cover #8890729

Renee Doyle September 12, 2010

Just amazing Kathy!!!! Wonderful pov and simply an outstanding capture of this cute family!!! Just awesome! #8896362

Ken Smith level-classic September 13, 2010

Superb, Kathy...lucky you to have this opportunity. Very well done! #8897315

Erica Murphy level-classic September 15, 2010

Congratulations Kathy!! I love these little guys. I want to come see them. #8905277

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 20, 2010

This image makes me smile!!! Outstanding Kathy, WTG!!! #8920551

Kathy Cline September 21, 2010


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TO ALL MY WONDERFUL BP FRIENDS AND FAMILY
You are all welcome to visit me anytime These OWLS will always be there and you can have as much fun as me photographing them! Have a blessed day!! #8921776

Susie Peek-Swint September 22, 2010

Wonderful capture Kathy ~ many congrats on POTD :) #8923071

Avril Young September 22, 2010

congrats on this fantastic POTD. #8923074

Mary K. Robison September 22, 2010

Sweet capture, Kathy ~
Congratulations on your well earned POTD! #8923107

Michelle Alton September 22, 2010

Wow! Congratulations! This is an unforgettable moment, captured absolutely perfectly! You are living a photographer's dream, Kathy! #8923114

Kathryn Wesserling September 22, 2010

What an eye-catching image this is! Congratulations on your remarkable work, and a well-deserved POTD. #8923145

Katarina Mansson September 22, 2010

Adorable and excellent capture. Congratulations on your POTD! #8923181

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 22, 2010

I'm so happy for you Kathy, congratulations on your outstanding POTD! So cute! #8923276

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 22, 2010

Fabulous capture! Congrats on your POTD, Kathy! #8923298

Joy Rector September 22, 2010

congrats on the POTD #8923314

Chris Ebben September 22, 2010

You are so lucky to get to photograph these beauties. Well taken & presented=^..^= #8923375

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 22, 2010

Such a delightful POTD!
Wonderfully composed and captured!
Smiles, Lisa♥ #8923389

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 22, 2010

What a smile this image brings...sweet owls!

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving POTD! 8o) #8923393

Alan L. Borror September 22, 2010

Congratulations on a wonderful POTD! #8923406

Linda Blair September 22, 2010

Awesome POTD...congratulations!!!! #8923409

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 22, 2010

Congratulations on the POTD, Kathy. Great job. #8923426

Cathy Barrows September 22, 2010

Congrats on your awesome POTD...see you in just a bit #8923437

Anita Hogue September 22, 2010

Congratulations on your POTD! I told you this was a winner! Have a great day! #8923445

Shawn Jennings September 22, 2010

Kathy - you have so many great animal shots! Congratultions on your POTD! #8923446

Phyllis H. Burchett September 22, 2010

OMG this is adorable Kathy and how awesome to have six! Congrats on your POTD! #8923474

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 22, 2010

Congrats on your wonderful POTD, Kathy. #8923482

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic September 22, 2010

Such a sweet picture.....Well done and Congratulations on POTD! #8923495

Jessica Jenney September 22, 2010

Congratulations, Kathy on your fabulous POTD! #8923499

Freddy Bland September 22, 2010

Way to Go, Kathy!! Congratulations on your fabulous POTD!! #8923506

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic September 22, 2010

WOO HOO!!! Congrats on your fabulous POTD Kathy!!! #8923528

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 22, 2010

ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE Kathy, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!! <>< #8923540

Pamela Koch September 22, 2010

Kathy, Congratulations on POTD. It is a lovely capture. Have a blessed day. #8923596

Melissa Olsen September 22, 2010

Congrats for this great POTD. :-) #8923638

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 22, 2010

WTG on this wonderful POTD, Kathy! :-) k #8923647

Cheryl E. Molennor September 22, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS !!! Great dof Kathy and the comp is nice too how they form a curve. We need to visit again! #8923649

Lorraine T. Lynch September 22, 2010

A beautiful shot Kathy! Such a wonderful capture and well deserved POTD! Thanks for sharing! #8923676

Stephanie Laird level-classic September 22, 2010

Yay Kathy! This is awesome! Congratulations! #8923683

Rita Hill level-classic September 22, 2010

Simply wonderful image. What a great catch. Congratulations Kathy! #8923762

Linda A. Braddock September 22, 2010

Kathy, Congratulations on this Fantastic Capture! Beautiful!! #8923796

Nancy de Flon September 22, 2010

Wow, Kathy, what a find and what a great capture. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing this photo. #8923808

Michele Peterson level-classic September 22, 2010

A wonderful photo! I'm sure you will treasure it always. Congratulations on the photo of the day. #8923878

Graeme yew Chow September 22, 2010

Oh ! great family of owls. I did not know it grow it nest from the hole. Congratulations kathy! #8923881

Johnnie Ann Gaskill September 22, 2010

Great job, Kathy! #8923898

Debra R. Harder September 22, 2010

OMG, Kathy!! This is absolutely priceless!! Huge congratulations on your BRILLIANT POTD!!! Deb #8923915

Louie Zaninovich September 22, 2010

Kathy,
Excellent shot, perfect timing & comp.!
Congrats on POTD, well deserved. Love your gallery also, it is filled with beautiful images of nature, great job!
Louie #8924039

Cindy Bendush level-classic September 22, 2010

Oh - this is just an incredible shot Kathy! The family is just toooo cute - love it! Congrats on your POTD! #8924203

Renee Doyle September 22, 2010

Fantastic capture and wonderful POTD!!! Congratulations Kathy!! #8924223

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 22, 2010

Congrats Kathy on your Wonderful POTD!! Jeff #8924287

Shirley A. Kinney September 22, 2010

What an awesome capture, Kathy! Congrats on your POTD! #8924303

Richard D. Love September 22, 2010

Congratulations, Kathy. Just a beautiful photo. Well done.

Rick #8924347

Bunny Snow September 22, 2010

What an owlsome capture! Kathy, you captured wonderful composition, tonality, sharpness and clarity of your little hooters. For putting a smile on my face, this is priceless! Congratulations on your POTD! #8924458

Dennis Behm September 22, 2010

Congratulations, Kathy! #8924527

Kathy Cline September 22, 2010


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I was so excited to read all these emails, and precious comments from all of you this evening. Im with my mother this weekend as I visit her once a month. She has brain cancer so there are lots of tears. We both enjoyed reading all your wonderful comments. May GOD bless all of you with wonderful photos and awards! xoxo #8924722

Rona L. Schwarz September 22, 2010

Wonderful capture of this little owl family Kathy! So cute! Congratulations on an outstanding POTD! #8924778

Robert K. Bemus level-classic September 23, 2010

Wonderful family portrait and detail, Kathy-- congrats on a GREAT POTD!! #8924948

Carol Eade level-addict September 23, 2010

Fantastic capture, Kathy, love this one...warm congratulations on your POTD! #8925268

Kathy L. Clark September 23, 2010

How wonderful Kathy. This is a fantastic shot. Huge congrats to you. #8925506

Dianna Murphy September 23, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful POTD! #8925621

Kathleen R. Struckle September 23, 2010

Congrats on your awesome POTD!! #8925814

Anne McKinnell October 03, 2010

Oh my, I love this shot! It is so perfect how the second one is looking right at you and they are all lined up in a little curve. Sooooo cute!!!! Great job and congratulations on your POTD! #8944911

Barbara E. Gould October 06, 2010

This is a great capture. They are so cute! Wonderful composition and color. Congratulations on your POTD! #8952557

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 15, 2010

Woweeee! Gorgeous finalist Kathy,congratulations girl!

jo ann c. #8969037

Linda Blair October 15, 2010

Congratulations...hope to see this again!!! #8969174

Carol Eade level-addict October 15, 2010

So happy to see this get finalist, Kathy, warm congratulations! #8969954

Barbara E. Gould October 15, 2010

Congratulations! Well deserved.... #8971457

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 15, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8971528

Joanna Madloch October 15, 2010

Fantastic, huge congrats! #8971698

Rona L. Schwarz October 15, 2010

Very happy to see this Finalist, Kathy. Huge Congratulations and good luck in the next round! #8971991

Merna L. Nobile October 15, 2010

Every month, with our camera in hand, we go out and find what we hope will be the “winning photo.”
Those of us that don’t get recognized, just continue to search for that special image, until one day the Congratulations come pouring in from some of the best artist and friends anyone could image.
So to the Better Photo winners for the month of September, I congratulate you on a job so well done.
My very best to all of you, Merna Nobile
#8972284

Rona L. Schwarz October 16, 2010

Very happy to see this Finalist, Kathy. Huge Congratulations and good luck in the next round! #8973843

Debra R. Harder October 16, 2010

This is sooooooo FABULOUS, Kathy! Huge congratulations on another outstanding finalist! Deb #8974287

Erica Murphy level-classic October 16, 2010

Congratulations Kathy! This is such a great image!! #8975530

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic October 17, 2010

Gorgeous Kathy!!! Congrats on your wonderful Finalist! #8976119

Shawn Jennings October 21, 2010

Love these owl shots, Kathy! Congratuations on your finalist! #8987738

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