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JMAS
24th of July 2005 (Sun), 20:49
Actualy, I named it Barney, dunno why...

Here's the story I promissed in this post http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=87626 (http://showthread.php/?t=87626)

I went to the Badoca Park in Alentejo yesterday with a fellow POTNer - Law, my wife and his.

There was a lecture about the birds of prey (not the usual show seen everywhere) and the guy who was lecturing got some small Owls to put in the laps of the people in the crowd. While he was distributing two small Owls and explaining that these cannot be pets, discouraging illegal trading and local capture of these animals.

He left the two Owls and went to get bigger ones, and this litle fellow jumped from one lap to another, ending up here:
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yanr7y&outx=0&quality=70&noresize=1


and he even tried to ignore the owl to get shots of the other birds. The owl didn't seem to enjoy the lack of attention.

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yanrsu&outx=0&quality=70&noresize=1




:D:D:D:p:p:D:D:D:D



This is where the owl jumped in first.

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yanrjx&outx=0&quality=70&noresize=1


Then the litle fellow felt at home and took his time, jumping all over my friend and his camera.

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yanrsm&outx=0&quality=70&noresize=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yanrso&outx=0&quality=70&noresize=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yanrsz&outx=0&quality=70&noresize=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yanrsr&outx=0&quality=70&noresize=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yanr71&outx=0&quality=70&noresize=1



I hope you enjoy this one. I know I did. ;)
Ballen Photo
24th of July 2005 (Sun), 21:13
While he was distributing two small Owls and explaining that these cannot be pets.

It would seem that little Owl disagreed with that mans comments. :shock:
Thanks for sharing this pictoral story with us Jaime. :D
-Bruce
robertwgross
24th of July 2005 (Sun), 21:14
That little owl was just trying to decide whether it should buy the battery grip for his camera. It's tricky when you have only talons.

That was a nice photo series.

---Bob Gross---
Bald Eagle
24th of July 2005 (Sun), 21:24
Another photographer is born, Obviously he likes Canon DSLR's. awesome series of pics.
luisv
24th of July 2005 (Sun), 21:27
Awesome set of shots and a beautiful owl...
JMAS
24th of July 2005 (Sun), 21:27
It would seem that little Owl disagreed with that mans comments. :shock:
Thanks for sharing this pictoral story with us Jaime. :D
-Bruce

Hello Bruce, ;)
Yes, that's the problem. When they are litle, they are sweet litle things and could't be more friendly. The problem is that some people catch them for their children but forget they grow and ar predators, he explained that even him has to be careful and see if the bigger birds are in the right mood to pick them up.
After a while people return them to nature but they are used to associate humans and food. It's dangerous for the bird (due to hunters) and for those unaware that are surprised in their yards.
CyberDyneSystems
24th of July 2005 (Sun), 21:29
Wonderfull wonderfull series!

What a sweet little guy!
JMAS
24th of July 2005 (Sun), 21:29
That little owl was just trying to decide whether it should buy the battery grip for his camera. It's tricky when you have only talons.

That was a nice photo series.

---Bob Gross---

Yeah. And I tend to agree with the bird even having more appropriate grasping tools. ;):D
JMAS
24th of July 2005 (Sun), 21:33
Another photographer is born, Obviously he likes Canon DSLR's. awesome series of pics.

You bet! There was at least one N*kon there that didn't get any attention :lol::lol::lol::lol:
JMAS
24th of July 2005 (Sun), 21:34
Awesome set of shots and a beautiful owl...

Thank you Luis, The Owl was a stunner :cool:
JMAS
24th of July 2005 (Sun), 21:37
Wonderfull wonderfull series!

What a sweet little guy!

CDS,
If you ever come to Portugal we can arrange a visit there. I'm sure the keeper will accomodate a friendly request to have you posing with some eagles :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:


Glad you enjoyed this litle series!
mrclark321
24th of July 2005 (Sun), 21:58
Great series, I really enjoyed the pics. Something you do not see very often!!

Dan
Scottes
25th of July 2005 (Mon), 05:27
That's pretty wild! Nice series.
CyberDyneSystems
25th of July 2005 (Mon), 08:35
CDS,
If you ever come to Portugal we can arrange a visit there. I'm sure the keeper will accomodate a friendly request to have you posing with some eagles :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:


Glad you enjoyed this litle series!

... Some day!!.. I'd love to go tp Portugal :)
Becca
25th of July 2005 (Mon), 10:50
Great pictures! Put a smile on my face :)
JMAS
25th of July 2005 (Mon), 14:39
... Some day!!.. I'd love to go tp Portugal :)

Good! I do need some birding lessons :D
JMAS
25th of July 2005 (Mon), 14:40
Great pictures! Put a smile on my face :)

I'm glad they made you smile. I know I am still grinning :mrgreen::D
Angel_LCD
25th of July 2005 (Mon), 15:03
hehe the poor guy just wanted his 15 minutes of fame ;) hehe. Very nice shots :)
cfcRebel
25th of July 2005 (Mon), 15:42
Wow, that's unbelievable! If i had a chance like this, i die a happy man.
JMAS
25th of July 2005 (Mon), 17:46
hehe the poor guy just wanted his 15 minutes of fame ;) hehe. Very nice shots :)

Yes. Unlike my friend Law who is very discrete. :D I had to talk him into letting me post these. ;)
JMAS
25th of July 2005 (Mon), 17:52
Wow, that's unbelievable! If i had a chance like this, i die a happy man.

No you wouldn't.
You would want more!!:D I know I do.
Noooo death wish here. Nope! ;)
stoneylonesome
25th of July 2005 (Mon), 19:25
What a fantastic series of photos and great story to go with it. Thanks for sharing.
MarkoPolo
25th of July 2005 (Mon), 20:25
I can't believe some other sicko (you know who you are!) didn't say this first, but those shots are a HOOT! :lol:
JMAS
26th of July 2005 (Tue), 02:48
Thank you Sandy and Mark!:D