Brand New Messenger

© Allan L. Whitehead

Brand New Messenger

Uploaded: November 02, 2004

Description

F4.5-5.6 D Nikkor (24-120 mm) VR, 100 mm, 1/500, ISO 200, 11:45 AM - "Brand New Messenger" Hedwig, the snowy owl at the 'Bird's Of Prey' exhibit at Ontario's African Lion Safari.

Comments

Wayne Brasch November 02, 2004

Oh my word, what a beautiful bird, the eyes are wonderful. Nicely photographed Allan. #184568

Cathy Gregor November 02, 2004

Love those eyes! Nice capture, Allan!
-cathy #884755

Paul Michko November 02, 2004

Nice to see the Doctor is recruting new blood. Owl be sure to look for him. LOL!!! Fantastic owl portrait, Allan. #884777

Colette M. Metcalf November 02, 2004

Beautiful shot, Allan!! #884797

Alan L. Borror November 02, 2004

Great photo, Allan!!! Composition and exposure are right on. Very nice work. #884802

Wally Orlowsky November 02, 2004

Amazing clarity, Allan. That VR lens sure does the job. #884823

S J November 02, 2004

Beautiful bird, Allan! Great capture! #884863

Joy Brown November 02, 2004

Terrific! #884951

Allan L. Whitehead November 02, 2004

I appreciate all the great comments and very kind words everyone (Wayne, Cathy, Paul, Colette, Alan, Wally, Sanjay, and Joy). Thank you all so very much, my dear friends - your good friend, Allan #885038

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 02, 2004

What a beauty!!! #885039

Allan L. Whitehead November 02, 2004

Thank you very much, Carolyn, I appreciate that a lot coming from you, my very dear friend - Allan

good luck today - 'A', … #885053

Janet Detota November 02, 2004

We shall see....
Beautiful capture, Allan! #885098

kathy wolfe November 02, 2004

WOW! Wonderful - the white is so white the orange eyes are so orange - wonderful clarity! Simply Beautiful! #885134

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict November 02, 2004

Beautiful capture, Allan, excellent colors and details, and oh those eyes are amazing!

-Debby #885187

Charlene Bayerle November 02, 2004

Awesome shot Allan!!! #885215

Michael Wehrman level-deluxe November 02, 2004

Who me great shot Allan #885351

Donna J. Taff November 02, 2004

WOW, this is so beautiful, Allan!!! #885355

Ronnie E. Howard November 02, 2004

Magnigicent bird and shot Ol friend, Ronnie #885444

Dan Holm November 02, 2004

Beautiful, Allan!! The posture and "attitude" you've captured are wonderful and you've done it with excellent clarity, perspective and a beautiful presentation! #885542

Allan L. Whitehead November 02, 2004

Thank you all so much for the appreciated great comments and very kind worrds (Janet, Kathryn, Debby, Charlene, Mike W, Donna T, Ronnie, and Dan) This poor little young guy (12' tall) just stood in the corner of his complex watching the world go by. Thanx again, my dear friends - your good friend, Allan #885580

Karen Engelbreth November 02, 2004

Beautiful bird and shot, Allan! #885889

Allan L. Whitehead November 02, 2004

I appreciate that so very much, Karen. Thank you very much, my dear friend - your good friend, Allan #886082

Carol Brill November 02, 2004

You certainly captured this handsome creature in all his fine-feathered glory, Allan, he'd be perfect on the show's night shift! #886230

Allan L. Whitehead November 02, 2004

Thank you very much, Carol, I really appreciate that very much, my dear friend - your good friend, Allan #886257

Leanne M.E. Boyd November 02, 2004

What a gorgeous creature, Allan! #886496

Robin L. Wehrman November 02, 2004

WOW Allan! Another magnificent image. Awesome shot and super detail. Like the red eyes very well done as always:-) #886678

Stephen Zacker November 02, 2004

Beautiful bird.. Very striking! #886694

Terry R. Hatfield November 02, 2004

Beautiful Bird Allan,The Eyes Are Awesome:-) #886721

Allan L. Whitehead November 02, 2004

Thank you very much (Leanne, Robin, Stephen, and Terry) I truly appreciate the comments and kind words, my dear friends - your good friend, ALlan #886803

Brenda W. LaFleur level-classic November 02, 2004

Really nice, Allan! #886868

Leonard Pierce November 02, 2004

Outstanding shot Allan, very well done!!! #886878

Rob Bishop November 02, 2004

Wow! What a wonderful image, Allan! The exposure, sharpness, and contrast are perfect. The eyes are spectacular.
Good luck, my friend! Rob. #887142

Allan L. Whitehead November 03, 2004

Thank you all so very much (Brenad, Len, and Rob) for the comments and kind words, which, as always, are greatly appreciated, my friends - your friend, Allan

I'm going on vacation for a week. I'll see you November 10. Have a great day and a wonderful week - 'A', … #887452

Kerby Pfrangle June 21, 2005

Allan nice capture, very well done.

Beautiful in color and details.

Eyes are haunting.

Kerby #1495813

Susie Peek-Swint July 26, 2005

Beautiful capture Allan ~ I just did some snowy owl pics and about to upload one.. of course my son wants to call it Hedwig but I'll refrain from using the same name! LOL! #1639834

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