Short Eared Owl fishing bear and seasonal ritual

and seasonal ritual

The end result is a vibrant impressive print with great detail and resolution

the echoes of elk bugles carry through forests

the dark tones of his head

Short Eared Owl fishing bear and seasonal ritualShort Eared Owl captures a short eared owl in flight, glancing toward the camera for only a brief moment as it moved low across an open meadow in search of prey. This image was earned through patience and preparation. For weeks, I studied the hunting pattern of this particular owl, learning when and where it typically emerged to hunt in the evening. On the day this photograph was made, I arrived hours early, chose a spot in the open meadow, and waited