Tremendous action shot of the owl, Alandra. OK, it might not be absolutely perfectly sharp, but I actually think that enhances the image, since it preserves the sensation of movement.

I do love the feathered legs and feet also, Lorraine, and heard they also have thicker pads on their feet also, for the snowy regions where they spend part of the time. Yes, in winter they turn white, apparently, so they are camouflaged with the snow. I believe the adult males are white also, and the adult females and young are speckled more.

thanks Janice, glad you like it. I'd like to get a really good sharp one of one of these owls in flight. One man there told me he got one of a snowy flying straight towards him the other day (am envious, lol)-- hope you get to see an owl before long.

thanks very much, Karen, for the nice comments. Yes, it was wonderful viewing these gorgeous owls yesterday (despite getting wind-beaten there - which always tires me). But couldn't leave, as was so captivated by the sight of them. DH fell asleep in the SUV while waiting for me lol. I believe these are immature snowies, but don't know that much about them, except how gorgeous they are.