Good Morning to You....Good morning to you...

© Kathy Cline

Good Morning to You....Good morning to you...

Uploaded: July 01, 2009 04:14:53

Description

This little rascal is posted for my wonderful friend ANN P.
(animals) Its a burrowing spotted Owl which is protected here in south Florida. RAW image developed in photoshop. ISO 400 AP, F 3.5, 1/800 sec, 153mm using my 70-200mm lens at 7 am. I also used my tripod on the ground almost flat in the wet grass. These little guys are so cute I cant wait to go back!

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 153.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic July 01, 2009

LOL, what a great title for this amazing catch! #1148470

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 01, 2009

Wonderful timing and clarity, Kathy. Great title too. #7695957

Ujjwal Mukherjee July 01, 2009

Terrific find and capture!! #7695970

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 01, 2009

Your effort really paid off - Excellent capture Kathy! Jeff #7696059

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic July 01, 2009

This is just outstanding, Kathy.What a wonderful and timely capture. I think we'll see this again. #7696209

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict July 01, 2009

I see a Winner here, Kathy.


Dominick #7696257

Jack Ryan July 01, 2009

Excellent image...well timed, well composed and with excellent detail and color. Love the pose! Very well done! #7696323

Randy A. Myers July 01, 2009

Nicely done. Is this in the park at Hollywood? Good job! #7696340

A P July 01, 2009

OMG I'm so honored you dedicate this precious little owl to me!! You know how much I LOVE him. This capture just couldn't be any better. Perfectly timed, outstanding clarity and details. A sure favorite and a definite WINNER!!

That all being said ....you made it do it....

Good morning to you
Good morning to you
We're all in our places
With bright shining faces

What happened to you
What happened to you
You look kind of drowsy
In fact you look lousy

Is that any way
To start a new day?

He does look drowsy but in no way lousy. LOLOL Thanks again honey! #7696681

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic July 01, 2009

Awwwwwwww, sooooo cute!! LOL Did you get wet? Great POV, colors and details. Have a beautiful day!! ♥ #7696830

Michelle Alton July 01, 2009

Instant winner, Kathy. What a unique and wonderful capture! #7698070

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 01, 2009

Oh how sweet, the owls expression is PRICELESS Kathy. A wonderful dedication to Ann! #7698153

Amy JACKSON July 01, 2009

That is just too cute!! Excellent capture, Kathy!!! :) #7698295

Carol Sawyer July 01, 2009

Very sweet capture, detail and colors, Kathy!! #7698326

Mary E. Lake July 01, 2009

How adorable, you nailed this!! The expression, the eyes, it's a winner!! :) #7698633

Summer A. Kozisek July 01, 2009

Fantastic capture Kathy, I love that facial expression!! #7699290

July 02, 2009

Such an amazing shot. Great color and detail - perfect title. #7701944

A P July 02, 2009

Congratz on your clean sweep on EfP on your owls. This one I want to see again at the end of the month. VBG #7702344

Dick Jenkins July 12, 2009

I want to entitle this, "And Now For Our National Anthem." or "it Ain't Over 'Till The Fat Lady Sings."

Great series of these unusual creatures. Very nice work Kathy. #7731494

Christine Lobsinger level-classic August 10, 2009

Oh My Kathy... Oh MY...
LOVE THIS SHOT!! OUTSTANDING CAPTURE...
IN to MY FAV's TOO..
CHRISTINE
SMILING AGAIN #7834954

Anita Hogue August 17, 2009

Oh so cute and I just love his expression! Congratulations my dear friend! #7858024

Carol L. Fowler August 17, 2009

Congratulations! #7858199

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 17, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your well deserving FINALIST. 8o) #7858461

Ron McEwan August 17, 2009

Fantastic wild life image and well deserved Silver WTG #7858754

Ken Smith level-classic August 17, 2009

You sure turned this photo shoot into gold. Congrats to you, Kathy! #7859300

Christine Lobsinger level-classic August 17, 2009

Congrats to you on your wonderful Finalist!
CHRIS
SMILING WITH YOU #7859620

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 17, 2009

Excellent capture, Kathy! Congratulations! #7860136

Barbara Waldoch August 18, 2009

Congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist, Kathy! #7860866

Mary K. Robison August 18, 2009

Such a cutie-pie! Such a wonderful capture!
Congratulations on this superb finalist, Kathy! #7861037

Kathy Reeves August 18, 2009

Adorable!!! Congratulations on this amazing finalist! #7861474

Howard B. Cheek August 18, 2009

Very special image Kathy, love the low POV - Perfect timing :) #7861701

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 18, 2009

Doesn't get any better....Congratulations!!!! #7861753

Nick Lagos August 18, 2009

Great catch here Kathy...congrats on your finalist and good luck #7861975

Erica Murphy level-classic August 18, 2009

So happy to see this little cutie as a finalist Kathy!! Congratulations!!! #7862552

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic August 18, 2009

Kathy -- This is just so cute. Huge congrats on this wonderful finalist. #7862706

A P August 18, 2009

OMG MY FAVORITE LITTLE OWL GOT IT. You know I think this is a winner so I expect to see your Silver replaced with GOLD!! Best of luck Kathy. I'm thrilled!!! CONGRATULATIONS #7862752

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 18, 2009

This is just amazing Kathy!!! I love it too! Congratulations on your finalist! #7863287

Leland N. Saunders level-deluxe August 18, 2009

Unbelievable photo, Kathy ... congratulations ... !!

Lee #7863469

Linda L. Ruiz August 18, 2009

awesome, congrats #7865522

Jessica Jenney August 19, 2009

Congratulations, Kathy on your fantastic finalist! So cute! #7867964

Amy M. Wilson August 19, 2009

Congratulations on this AWESOME Finalist, Kathy! #7867972

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 19, 2009

Congrats on your Finalist Kathy!! Jeff #7868092

Linda A. Braddock August 19, 2009

Kathy, Contratulation on this darling finalist! So Cute! #7868260

Erica Murphy level-classic August 19, 2009

Wooooohooooooo Kathy!!! WTG! LOVE your WINNING photo! Congratulations!! #7868877

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 19, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on your well deserved Winner, Kathy! Ann will be pleased! #7869087

Amy M. Wilson August 19, 2009

Congratulations on this stunning Gold Winner, Kathy! #7869090

A P August 19, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS Sweetie on the cutest winner of all!! #7869131

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 19, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your 2nd Place WINNER 8o) #7869340

Kathy Cline August 19, 2009


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A BIG FAT GIGANTIC THANK YOU TO SO MANY WONDERFUL FRIENDS AND FAMILY AT BP FOR ALL YOUR KIND WORDS AND COMMENTS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND MAY YOUR PHOTOS WIN MANY AWARDS IN THE FUTURE. xxoo #7869830

Ken Smith level-classic August 19, 2009

Way to go, Kathy..you rock!! :-) #7869854

Cindy Bendush level-classic August 19, 2009

Well this is no surprise! Have loved your owl series and this one is no exception! Congratulations Kathy! #7870413

Christine Lobsinger level-classic August 19, 2009

Hi Kathy... COngRatS to you and your Winner!!!
Awesome!
CHRIS
SMILING WITH YOU #7870463

Mary K. Robison August 20, 2009

What a well-deserved Win!
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to you, Kathy! #7870666

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 20, 2009

Congratulations on your win, Kathy. And a good morning to you, too. #7870716

Maria A. Gonzalez August 20, 2009

A big congratulations to you on your gold winner...I love this shot very much..WTG...Keep them coming. #7871048

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 20, 2009

Good Morning, Dear Kathy! Huge congratulations on this wonderful owl capture and your pretty gold badge! Much deserved!!!! Val #7871092

Claudia Kuhn level-classic August 20, 2009

Such a cute capture, congrats Kathy!! #7871392

Daniella Puente August 20, 2009

Congratulations Kathy :))) #7871846

Tarun Bose August 20, 2009

Big congrats Kathy, for your winner. #7872357

Kathy Cline August 20, 2009


THANK YOU X A MILLION
TO ALL OF YOU WONDERFUL, THOUGHTFUL AND TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHERS!!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL! #7872660

Anne M. Young level-addict August 20, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS - A SUPER capture .... #7873056

Renee Doyle August 20, 2009

Big congratulations to you Kathy on this outstanding capture and deserved winner!!! #7873101

Thomas E. Hinds August 20, 2009

Wonderful image! Congratulations, Kathy! Amazing! #7873495

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 21, 2009

Congratulations, Kathy! Excellent work!! #7874761

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 21, 2009

WTG Kathy!!! This is such a remarkable owl capture.

Congratulations on your win! I'm very happy for you!

Your friend,

Donna #7876320

Anita Hogue August 22, 2009

A VERY VERY BIG CONGRATULATIONS! #7877035

Nick Lagos August 22, 2009

Perfect timing and detail to capture this unique image Cathy...well deserved winner...congrats to you #7879172

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 23, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this beautiful capture and glad to see this getting GOLDEN, Kathy.

UB. #7879714

Margaret R. Barry August 24, 2009

Congratulations on this awesome winner, Kathy! #7883402

Kim Kleinschmidt August 24, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this spectacular winner, Kathy! #7885182

Terry L. Ellis level-classic August 25, 2009

An excellent Second Place win, Kathy! Huge congratulations! #7887909

Jeanne & Cliff Dill September 01, 2009

Kathy, you must leap out of bed each morning to be able to go spend time with these guys!! Congrats on your very BIG Win!!

He's adorable, but YOU captured the moment with him for all time!

Jeanne Dill #7906552

JudyAnn Rector level-classic September 02, 2009

Photobucket #7910249

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 15, 2009

Congratulations Kathy on your Win!!!

Dominick #8132521

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 23, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist, all of them! Looks like you struck a goldmine at that place...this little guy looks like he is singing Happy Birthday! lol

You must have been laying on the ground!

P.S. Have had computer problems and have not been able to comment, plus had 3 friends have surgery and have been visiting and helping out...whew...I'm already tired! lol

jo ann c. #8409938


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