Mom and Pop

© Judy V. Kennamer

Mom and Pop

Uploaded: June 17, 2011

Description

Burrowing Owls just after sunrise, as they popped out of their burrow



Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 18, 2011

Terrific light and detail here, Judy. Such interesting subjects. You are lucky to have them near. #1386231

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic June 18, 2011

Very cute. They are adorable. #9466980

Joy Rector June 19, 2011

beautiful shot #9467526

Phyllis H. Burchett June 20, 2011

Love it! #9469152

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic June 24, 2011

Awww, cute little guys and image! #9483161

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 26, 2012

Well taken -- glad to see the recognition of the resubmission, Judy. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #10003389

Tammy Espino February 26, 2012

Congrats on your finalist!! :) #10004022

Amy M. Wilson February 26, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist, Judy!!! #10004358

Carol Eade level-classic February 26, 2012

Beautiful, Judy, congratulations on your finalist! #10004597

Neal D. Hatcher February 26, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist-Good luck next round #10004640

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic February 26, 2012

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #10004872

Phyllis H. Burchett February 27, 2012

Congrats Judy on this adorable finalist! #10006507

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 27, 2012

Now how did I miss this???

Wonderful capture and so well done Judy..Congratulations on this great finalist!

jo ann c. #10007717

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 27, 2012

What a hoot!
Beautifully captured.
Congratulations, Judy!
~♥~ #10009356

Eivor Kuchta February 27, 2012

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist! I got to see Burrowing Owls for the first time last year, and that was so much fun. Good luck in the next round! #10009674

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 28, 2012

Beautifully captured, Judy! Congratulations! #10011254

Bunny Snow February 29, 2012

Don't you love how they pop out and you are ready for them!!!

Congratulations on your well captured Finalist, Judy!!! Lovely creation. #10014189

Merna L. Nobile March 01, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS! It’s great to know you have something new to smile about and a special reason to be proud.
Merna
#10016332

Shawn Jennings July 30, 2012

WTG Judy! Congratulations on your finalist! #10250496

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 30, 2012

congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!! #10252088

July 30, 2012

Very cute #10252201

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 31, 2012

Are there any more intense eyes in nature? Fantastic! Congratulations! #10255140

Erica Murphy level-classic July 31, 2012

Beautiful capture Judy! Congratulations! #10255705

Nancy (Peaches) Harker July 31, 2012

Huge congrats on both your finalists and best of luck in the next round!!!
Beautifully taken!!! #10255840

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 31, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful winner!!! #10255974

Phyllis H. Burchett July 31, 2012

Awesome Judy, big congrats on your win! #10255976

Joannie Bertucci level-classic July 31, 2012

Well the lovely couple are winners along with the great photographer! :-) Congratulations to all three on your gold badge Judy! #10255986

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 31, 2012

Yeaaaaa...so happy to see this in Gold!

Way to go Judy!

jo ann c. #10256011

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 31, 2012

Congratulations on the win, Judy! #10256067

Ken Smith level-classic July 31, 2012

Pretty cool, Judy. Congrats on your gold!! #10256098

David Phalen July 31, 2012

BIG Congrats on an outstanding Winner!! #10256166

Neal D. Hatcher July 31, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GOLD #10256317

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 31, 2012

Congrats on your fantastic win, Judy! #10256362

Carol Eade level-classic July 31, 2012

They are so cute, congratulations Judy! #10256501

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 31, 2012

So cute, congratulations on your win! #10256506

Kathy Cline July 31, 2012

Yeah! I think I recognize Ma and Pa!
Congratulations x a million! #10256618

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic July 31, 2012

Congrats on this precious Gold winner, Judy! #10256650

Cindy Bendush level-classic July 31, 2012

Cutest things ever - I hope to photograph them someday! Huge congratulations Judy! #10256723

Carol Quina level-classic July 31, 2012

Congratulations Judy on this beautiful WINNER! #10256869

Mary K. Robison August 01, 2012

This is superb, Judy!
Congratulations on your well earned Gold Winner! #10257176

Ann Coates level-classic August 01, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful Gold. #10257249

Jessica Jenney August 01, 2012

Congratulations, Judy on your fabulous winner! #10257433

Jane Holestine August 01, 2012

A fantastic image! Congratulations!! #10257541

Michele Peterson level-classic August 01, 2012

Too cute, what an incredible capture! Congratulations on the win!! #10257843

David M. Montero August 01, 2012

Ready and waiting to capture the moment. Patience paid off. I like see just three eyes. Congratulations Judy. Well deserved. #10258283

Debra R. Harder August 01, 2012

Hi Judy...This is priceless! I just LOVE those eyes and wonderful details. Excellent DOF and lighting too. Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER!!! Deb #10258470

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic August 01, 2012

Great catch, very cute; congratulations!! #10258956

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 02, 2012

Wonderful, wonderful capture, Judy. Love the direct eye contact and details here. CONGRATZ on a lovely winner!

UB. #10259352

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 02, 2012

Big Congrats on your Winning photo, Judy! WTG!
#10259733

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic August 02, 2012

Thanks so much everyone!!! These little guys were so much fun -- #10259962

Danny B. Head August 02, 2012

Beautiful image Judy! Congrats! #10260358

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic August 04, 2012

Not surprised you were there when they peeked their heads out at sunrise, Judy. I think they were surprised to see you. Outstanding capture, as always. Huge congrats on your fabulous GOLD. #10262274

Shawn Jennings August 14, 2012

Congratulations on your win, Judy! #10275408

Bill Houghton August 22, 2012

Judy, this is such a fantastic photo. No wonder it's a winner. Congratulations, Bill #10285743

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