Don't Mess with Mama's Boy!

Uploaded: August 16, 2012 06:27:02

Description

This maternal Burrowing Owl scowled while her owlet gazed curiously at me from behind her protective stance.

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Julie Burnett August 16, 2012

LOVE those expressions, and your title is perfect, Leslie!! #1480728

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 16, 2012

Wonderful capture of their poses and cool title, Leslie!

UB. #10278418

Michelle Alton August 16, 2012

I cannot resist this: "What a HOOT!' #10278945

Leslie J. Morris level-addict August 16, 2012

Thanks! I posted this one on my facebook page this morning in honor of all the moms sending their little and not so little ones back to school today in our neck of the woods. We humans are also very protective of our little ones. #10278974

Chris Ebben September 17, 2012

The eyes have it!! What a well timed image, this is perfect. Great title as well. Very good=^..^= #10326749

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe September 24, 2012

Oh my..into favs....too precious....Congratulations on Finalist..hope to see gold on this one! Cheers Leslie! #10335844

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 24, 2012

Congrats on this awesome finalist Leslie, th8is is too cute! lol

jo ann c. #10336886

Kerby Pfrangle September 24, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist. Very nice capture of these two beautiful owls. #10338391

September 24, 2012

Love the expression of the little guy in front! #10338896

Ilene Samowitz September 29, 2012

Best of luck...this should go gold #10346451

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 30, 2012

So cute and funny!
~♥~ #10347488

Merna L. Nobile October 19, 2012


I heard the good news…and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
#10376504


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