Painted Owls

I realize that though I have posted photos of owls, and thanks to Gary's comment I now realize I have not posted any paintings that have resulted from my owl watch, so here is...

Dusk Glides On Silent Wings; Great Horned Owl

Sunset; Great Horned Owl

This painting can be viewed at Westlands Art Gallery in Cochrane

This friendly fellow swooped my friends head, its too bad that due dusk conditions I was not able to get the swoop shot. But he was gracious enough to land in an opportune position in a tree nearby that I was able to capture, hence the result was this painting. 

nesting time

A wonderful find, times two!

whaaaat?

Great Horned Owl, I believe this may be a female. After stretching and looking about she gave a few hoots and was answered from close by with a responding hoot. She flew to another tree top, rested a bit, then we heard some weird hissing sounds and she flew right into an evergreen tree. In the following shot she gave one last peek out at me then settled down into the nest out of sight.

Moments after taking that shot another owl flew right over my head and landed behind me. This one is much smaller and whiter coloration than the first one. I am thinking this must be the mate.

it was such a wonderful evening stroll, to good not to be shared.