E.J.Wilkins

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Owl week


The first of a bunch of pictures of owls for this week. Just two different birds and each picture taken in and around Lymington during 9th December, which was a dull, damp day.

This is one of the Eagle Owls from the Owl Sanctuary in Ringwood, probably the best of the pictures of this bird.

Owls are often brought into Lymington at the weekends, to get them used to people and also I expect for publicity.

~ Gallaxy ~ has some lovely pictures of other birds from the Sanctuary, taken while she was there.
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Owl week


The first of a bunch of pictures of owls for this week. Just two different birds and each picture taken in and around Lymington during 9th December, which was a dull, damp day.

This is one of the Eagle Owls from the Owl Sanctuary in Ringwood, probably the best of the pictures of this bird.

Owls are often brought into Lymington at the weekends, to get them used to people and also I expect for publicity.

~ Gallaxy ~ has some lovely pictures of other birds from the Sanctuary, taken while she was there.
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comments (32)

A noble portrait of a fine creature. And vice versa.
  • Dotun
  • 17 Dec 2007, 01:58
nice shot Ellie.
  • Ginnie
  • United States
  • 17 Dec 2007, 02:06
Absolutely textbook, Ellie. Fabulous DOF and a Likey for me!
  • Martin
  • United States
  • 17 Dec 2007, 03:00
Nice to meet you! This is a very beautiful bird. I have never seen one up close and personal like that.
  • VZ
  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • 17 Dec 2007, 03:31
Holy smokes, Ellie! What a killer portrait. Can't get enough of this look. I wish I can glance like that to my engineers on boring meetings.
smile Z
Oh... its eyes are simply fascinating.
  • Stan
  • 17 Dec 2007, 05:21
VERY nice shot Ellie. The only nitpick i've got is wishing the beak was a bit more visible.
  • ray
  • Thailand
  • 17 Dec 2007, 05:48
An immaculate owl portrait, Ellie.
Maybe...when I grow up...I can do bird pics like this...
  • Gale
  • South Africa
  • 17 Dec 2007, 05:57
Brilliant detail and love the texture of the feathers. Its a likey form me too.
  • Astrid
  • Netherlands
  • 17 Dec 2007, 06:17
This is some proud fella here Ellie, you captured the character of this owl very good, no messing around with him, the feathers and the eye....great stuff here!! LOL at Viktor.....grin
  • liam
  • plettenberg bay
  • 17 Dec 2007, 07:47
being a bird nutter, this is stunning Ellie. These are amazing birds with so much wisdom in their eyes. Every time i see an owl it makes me think of Merlin the wizard
Oh well done, Ellie! This is such a beautiful portrait. The eye is stunning, as is the detail in the feathers. Thank you for the link - that was a really kind gesture. Did you get a chance to chat to the staff? I was so impressed by their enthusiasm and obvious love of the work they do. (:o)
  • Ann
  • 17 Dec 2007, 09:25
Just beautiful !!! And this brown orange eye ... I would like to know what it is looking at ...
Great portrait Ellie. What an eye! The DOF is just perfect for me
  • Kathryn
  • Germany
  • 17 Dec 2007, 11:29
Ellie, you've made some wise choices about the framing of this photograph!
  • Mary MacADNski
  • stormstayed for a bit
  • 17 Dec 2007, 11:57
I love the angle here. The ear tufts show so well and that eye....well, that eye is quite perfect.
  • DrAW!
  • Nigeria
  • 17 Dec 2007, 12:40
strong capture indeed!
i need to visit your blog more often!
  • DrAW!
  • Nigeria
  • 17 Dec 2007, 12:43
lol at vz's comment
  • mickyboy
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 17 Dec 2007, 15:19
I really love shots like this, such a noble good looking bird. pin sharp too.
Lovely shot Ellie
  • Chris
  • frosty tonight!
  • 17 Dec 2007, 17:21
Superb capture Ellie smile
superb photo of a amazing owlsmile
  • pops
  • 17 Dec 2007, 19:24
I'm a sucker for bird shots and this is up with the greats.
The eye and the face feathers do it for me.
  • John
  • San Anselmo
  • 17 Dec 2007, 23:07
Very nice Ellie. I like it. Nice portrait.
  • attah
  • london
  • 17 Dec 2007, 23:08
This is one of the best wild life pictures I've seen. outstanding! The thumbnail doesn't do it justice at all. Very impressed. Very
  • Aussie
  • Brisbane
  • 17 Dec 2007, 23:31
Wow fantastic portrait shot of this beautiful bird. Love the eye.
Lovely shot: owls are cool! smile
Excellent! He also looks very surprisedwink
Fantastic picture of as noble creature - Owl Week is a HIT with me!!!!! The sharpness of the pic is fab. A great image. Mike
  • pixelpixie
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 18 Dec 2007, 13:36
Lol at VZ too! And as Ginnie says, this is perfection.

Lol, it's like he knew he was having his portrait taken!
  • mal
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 22 Dec 2007, 13:42
really good El! pin sharp, shallow dof, perfect pic. mal
Lol! They are brother. A fantastic shot, Ellie, I like much! A Likey for me!

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