First Post - Great Gray Owls

These were taken on Christmas Eve in the Sax-Zim Bog north of Duluth, MN.
My name is Ron Demianiuk but my students called me Mr. D.
Gear: Canon 50D and Sigma 300 f2.8 with a 2X T/C.

I really like that 2nd shot.

A teacher huh? I'm a science teacher down here in Tucson AZ. The kids get a kick
out of my wildlife photos.

Welcome to forums and nice shots.

Very nice pics, Mr. D.

Excellent shots, my old friend (Ron and I have been friends since the late 60s!), and a wonderful subject for your first post. Welcome to the forum.

Well done Ron.

Thanks Jeremy. I also taught science until retiring a year and a half ago. I started many lessons with a wildlife shot or two. Now I have more time for birding and photography.
Ron

Thanks Phil for the kind words.
Ron

Thanks Al, you've been a great source of encouragement and friend.
Ron

Thanks John, I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Ron

Great way to enter the forum, Ron, wonderful shots. Welcome!

Thanks Ian, I know I'll enjoy posting to this forum.
Ron

Great stuff Ron, welcome aboard

Welcome aboard and beauty captures Ron.

Thanks Jeff for the kind comments.
Ron

Thanks Dan for commenting. It's nice being only 30 minutes from the Sax-Zim Bog (mentioned in the movie "The Big Year" by the way) for the variety of species to try to photograph.
Ron