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This yellow-eyed, black-beaked white bird is easily recognizable. It is 52–71 cm (20–28 in) long, with a 125–150 cm (49–59 in) wingspan. Also, these owls can weigh anywhere from 1.6 to 3 kg (3.5 to 6.6 lb).[4] It is one of the largest species of owl and, in North America, is on average the heaviest owl species. The adult male is virtually pure white, but females and young birds have some dark scalloping; the young are heavily barred, and dark spotting may even predominate. Its thick plumage, heavily feathered taloned feet, and colouration render the snowy owl well-adapted for life north of the Arctic Circle.
Snowy owl calls are varied, but the alarm call is a barking, almost quacking krek-krek; the female also has a softer mewling pyee-pyee or prek-prek. The song is a deep repeated gahw. They may also clap their beak in response to threats or annoyances. While called clapping, it is believed this sound may actually be a clicking of the tongue, not the beak. The snowy owl is typically found in the northern circumpolar region, where it makes its summer home north of latitude 60º north. However, it is a particularly nomadic bird, and because population fluctuations in its prey species can force it to relocate, it has been known to breed at more southerly latitudes. During the last glacial, there was a Central Europe Bubo scandiacus gallicus, but no modern subspecies are recognized.
This species of owl nests on the ground, building a scrape on top of a mound or boulder. A site with good visibility is chosen, such as the top of a mound with ready access to hunting areas and a lack of snow. Gravel bars and abandoned eagle nests may be used. The female scrapes a small hollow before laying the eggs. Breeding occurs in May to June, and depending on the amount of prey available, clutch sizes range from 3 to 11 eggs, which are laid singly, approximately every other day over the course of several days. Hatching takes place approximately five weeks after laying, and the pure white young are cared for by both parents. Although the young hatch asynchronously, with the largest in the brood sometimes 10 to 15 times as heavy as the smallest, there is little sibling conflict and no evidence of siblicide. Both the male and the female defend the nest and their young from predators, sometimes by distraction displays. Males may mate with two females which may nest about a kilometre apart.[5] Some individuals stay on the breeding grounds while others migrate.
Nancy on a Cornish beach looking out too sea. I buy all my photography equipment from Dale Photographic. For Canon, Nikon, Leica and more go to; www.dalephotographic.co.uk
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I wanted Drake to look like he did just before he got sprayed in the face with acid. Also the rubber muscle body doesn't have the best posing, so I put the Smartgun on a different guy.
I repainted his head and body using makeup, of all things, then sprayed with dullcoat to help seal it in. I repainted the hair and eyebrows with watercolour, then some Tamiaya flat yellow, toned down with some yellow ochre water colour.
Splashed some semi-gloss on his lips and eyes for a nice subtle effect. I've got to weather his pants and then he should be good to go.
Australia on Collins shopping centre, located in Collins Street Melbourne, is currently having a "spring colour splash" display, featuring colourful umbrellas in their atrium.
today i just chucked my D50 in my bag to take to college, when i popped into Minerva for a bit on my lunch break i took a few snaps.
just playing around taking a few pictures i took this one of Dan eating his Chinese i love the natural colour splash effect!
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Nikon D50
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8