The Majesty Of Owls
by Janet Marie
Title
The Majesty Of Owls
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
My Arizona home sits on an acre of lush Sonoran Desert landscape. I have many desert fauna visit my desert acre of joy. What a hoot and surprise to see a western screech owl (Megascops kennicottii) grace me with his presence.
It was our summer monsoon, and had just stopped raining. I noticed tail feathers sticking down from a porch beam. I wondered what could this be, not looking like any of the desert birds I usually see. Upon getting a closer look, I said to myself, "it's an owl. I ran and got my camera, and was hoping it would still be there when I returned.
Upon my first meeting, I was seeing from his back, and then he turned to look at me inquisitively. I thought at that point he might get scared and fly away. He must have stopped off here to get out of the rain. I spoke with a very kind, soft voice, and he seemed to be quite curious about me. Allowing me to photograph him from all sides.
I came around to the front of him, and he turned his head in my direction. Still keeping his head cocked a little to the side, as this was 3/4 profile pose. It was most generous and courteous of him to allow me this visit. And that I was able to photograph him while perched on the beam of the underside of my porch.
I left at this point, not wanting create any undo stress for this majestic bird. A while later, I peeked around to see if he was still there, and he was not. I hope he had a safe journey, wherever he was headed.
The Majesty Of Owls © 2022 Janet Marie Photography, all rights reserved.
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July 25th, 2022
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Comments (4)
Jasna Dragun
Great capture !! l/f
Janet Marie replied:
It was a "I can't believe my eyes" moment. Great indeed. It actually allowed me to photograph it from all sides. Thank you, Jasna for checking it out and choosing it as one of your favorites.
Debby Pueschel
OH MY GOSH! Janet Marie, this is so darling! What a treat! Congratulations on your feature in New FAA Uploads. FLFB
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Debby for your wonderful comment. I am delighted that you feel the way you do. It was a shock to have such a sweet creature grace my home. It seemed to be quite taken with me and curious. As I tried to photograph it from all sides, he turned and followed me. I talked to it soothingly and he allowed me to be there, for the experience of a lifetime.
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