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Close-up Poster
by Blair Wainman
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Close-up poster by Blair Wainman. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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A Great-horned Owl sits perched in the windowsill of an abandoned building on the Saskatchewan Prairies. These silent raptors have the amazing... more
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Artist's Description
A Great-horned Owl sits perched in the windowsill of an abandoned building on the Saskatchewan Prairies. These silent raptors have the amazing ability to leave without a sound. Their ability to see and capture prey is an unforgettable encounter in nature. The Great Horned Owl is the only animal that regularly eats skunks.
The Great Horned Owl will take large prey, even other raptorial birds. It regularly kills and eats other owls, and is an important predator on nestling Ospreys. The reintroduction of Peregrine Falcons has been hampered in some areas by owls killing both adult and nestling falcons.
The Great Horned Owl is a regular victim of harassment from flocks of American Crows. Crows congregate from long distances to mob owls, and may continue yelling at them for hours. The enmity of the crows is well earned, however, as the owl is probably the most important predator on adult crows and nestlings.
Even though the female Great Horned Owl is larger tha...
About Blair Wainman
Welcome to my Photographic Portfolio. It reflects my interest in landscape and nature, applied textures and macro photography. I love nature It is God's creative work and I love interacting with his creative work. I hope you enjoy this portfolio. The work represented in this portfolio is also available for sale in other connected Print-on-Demand websites. Discover this and other works in these other websites through the following links. create & buy custom products at Zazzle http://society6.com/Digitalbcon?promo=bbf9e5
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Judi Dressler
Congrats on your win in the Wild Eye Close-ups contest, Blair!
Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Blair – your stunning scene finished second place in the Go Take a Hike Photography Group’s Wild Eyes photo contest!
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… THE EYES HAVE IT! Fl
Terri Harper
Outstanding closeup 'portrait' of a great horned owl! Thanks for sharing info about a very enigmatic creature. I learned a few new things from your description. V.
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you so much Terri for your wonderful comment and vote!! They are a fascinating raptor!!
Jordan Blackstone
Wow!! The detail of this close-up is breathtaking, Blair!! v/f
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you Jordan!!
Nick Boren
Up close and personal... I really like compositions like this. Nice work Blair. fv
Blair Wainman replied:
Thanks Nick!! Much appreciated'11
Eti Reid
This is a WOW petrifying shot! f/v
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you Eti!!
Loriental Photography
Gorgeous close up, Iove the detail so much ! v
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment and vote
Larry Trupp
Awesome feathering detail Blair...love those penetrating eyes...V/F
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you Larry!! It was one of those unforgettable encounters in nature!! Thanks too for the f/v
Jeff Folger
Love owls! great catch! v.
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you Jeff for your comment and vote!!
Wanda Brandon
Beautiful portrait. Love the closeup and such great detail. f/v
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you Wanda for your great comment and vote!!
Kym Backland
Blair, WOW!! Not sure you can get any closer than this? Great capture of the raptor! VF... good stuff.. nice eyes on this little feller!
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you Kym!!
Elisabeth Van Eyken
Fantastic and I enjoyed what you wrote in the description. Thank you.
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment Elisabeth!!
Lois Bryan
oh WOW!!!! Blair he's gorgeous!!!!! Yes, that's a close-up ... that's for sure!!!!!!! Fabulous capture of this magnificent creature!!!! f/v
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you so much Lois for your wonderful comment!! And thanks so much for the vote!!
Debbie Portwood
Fantastic capture!! Awesome details! They always look so stern!! v.f
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you so very much for your wonderful comments Deb and for the vote!! I love these birds!!
Dirk Ercken
Wow, amazing close up! great work! f/v
Blair Wainman replied:
Thanks so much Dirk!! Much appreciated!!
Patricia Keller
Beautiful. v/f
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you so much Patricia!!
Emily Enz
Love this!
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you Emily!!
Laura Bentley
I love this one! Fabulous close-up! This photograph speaks for itself!!! V/F
Blair Wainman replied:
Thanks Laura!!
Rick Friedle
Fantastic shot! F/V
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you Rick!!
Lori Frisch
Awesome . . . love those eyes!!!
Blair Wainman replied:
Thank you Lori!! It was quite an encounter!!
April Wietrecki
This is wonderful! v/f
Blair Wainman replied:
Thanks April!!
Jo Collins
Excellent close up love it !
Blair Wainman replied:
Thanks Jo!!