Brand New Messenger
Uploaded: November 02, 2004
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.
Wayne Brasch November 02, 2004
Oh my word, what a beautiful bird, the eyes are wonderful. Nicely photographed Allan. #184568Cathy Gregor November 02, 2004
Love those eyes! Nice capture, Allan!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. #884777Colette M. Metcalf November 02, 2004
Beautiful shot, Allan!! #884797Alan L. Borror November 02, 2004
Great photo, Allan!!! Composition and exposure are right on. Very nice work. #884802Wally Orlowsky November 02, 2004
Amazing clarity, Allan. That VR lens sure does the job. #884823S J November 02, 2004
Beautiful bird, Allan! Great capture! #884863Joy Brown November 02, 2004
Terrific! #884951Allan 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 #885038Carolyn M. Fletcher November 02, 2004
What a beauty!!! #885039Allan L. Whitehead November 02, 2004
Thank you very much, Carolyn, I appreciate that a lot coming from you, my very dear friend - Allangood luck today - 'A', … #885053
Janet Detota November 02, 2004
We shall see....kathy wolfe November 02, 2004
WOW! Wonderful - the white is so white the orange eyes are so orange - wonderful clarity! Simply Beautiful! #885134Deborah C. Lewinson 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!!! #885215Michael Wehrman November 02, 2004
Who me great shot Allan #885351Donna J. Taff November 02, 2004
WOW, this is so beautiful, Allan!!! #885355Ronnie E. Howard November 02, 2004
Magnigicent bird and shot Ol friend, Ronnie #885444Dan 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! #885542Allan 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 #885580Karen Engelbreth November 02, 2004
Beautiful bird and shot, Allan! #885889Allan L. Whitehead November 02, 2004
I appreciate that so very much, Karen. Thank you very much, my dear friend - your good friend, Allan #886082Carol 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! #886230Allan L. Whitehead November 02, 2004
Thank you very much, Carol, I really appreciate that very much, my dear friend - your good friend, Allan #886257Leanne M.E. Boyd November 02, 2004
What a gorgeous creature, Allan! #886496Robin L. Wehrman November 02, 2004
WOW Allan! Another magnificent image. Awesome shot and super detail. Like the red eyes very well done as always:-) #886678Stephen Zacker November 02, 2004
Beautiful bird.. Very striking! #886694Terry R. Hatfield November 02, 2004
Beautiful Bird Allan,The Eyes Are Awesome:-) #886721Allan 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 #886803Brenda W. LaFleur November 02, 2004
Really nice, Allan! #886868Leonard Pierce November 02, 2004
Outstanding shot Allan, very well done!!! #886878Rob Bishop November 02, 2004
Wow! What a wonderful image, Allan! The exposure, sharpness, and contrast are perfect. The eyes are spectacular.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, AllanI'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! #1639834Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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