images of 2011 GGO

a fine memory from Sweden in May

the old man of the woods Great Grey Owl

all photos of the owl with Canon 1D4 and 300 2.8 + 1.4 converter

more Great Grey Owls

due to the low light levels when the owl was out we were having to use very high ISO's and freezing rapid movement was impossible

first few Great Grey Owls

the main object of the Swedish venture -- a mighty bird by anyone's standards

May 1st a day of contrasts

from Great Grey to Collared Pratincole via dan dair -- more to come from a short svedish excursion and some more Pratincole images