20111224-IMG_0879

20111224-IMG_0879, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

Managed this shot of a buck at Lemoines Point Conservation Area as the sun was rising. Set my metering to Partial-Spot on the animal and presto!

Snowy Owl at sunrise.

And so this has to be one of the most beautiful birds I've yet to photograph, truly magnificent!

I'm looking forward to seeing a bit of snow to challenge my composition skills!

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Snowy Owl

Had a really great morning on Amherst Island with this Snowy. Am learning the fine art of "how to approach" this beautiful bird.

20111210-IMG_1218-r-1

20111210-IMG_1218-r-1, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

Think this will remain to be a memorable image for some time to come. About 250 feet away at the top of a tree, this female is searching for an early morning feed. Exposing for good detail in it's white feathers will be an important consideration and challenge, especially when the snow arrives.

Stay tuned!

20111210-IMG_1208-1

20111210-IMG_1208-1, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

Finally, my first Snowy!
I have been looking for this opportunity for the last 2 winters...what an amazing bird.

Too bad I didn't take the time to expose properly for the sun side of the bird to get better detail....but next time. :)

20100802-IMG_5647-1

20100802-IMG_5647-1, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

Bald Eagle on the cliffs of Cape Breton. Taken two years ago on my first summer visit to the area. This was when I knew I'd be moving there someday.