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some wildlife · 10:30 AM

We went to Prince Albert National Park (Saskatchewan, Canada) on Valentines Day - just to see what we could see. We saw a wolf, two coyotes, a fox, several squirrels, deer and elk, lots of ravens plus a few other birds.

The owl was quite unco-operative - up in a tree, too far away, couldn't get closer without wading through snowdrifts, had his back to the camera. This shot is cropped quite a bit.

captainbert · 02-16-2012, 12:05 PM

Brilliant wildlife shots! Looks like an amazing place.. ive never been somewhere to see such a diversity of wildlife in one place. Love them!

slowpez · 02-16-2012, 01:08 PM

The owl is quite amazing given the circumstances. I just never tire of seeing wildlife. Thanks for sharing these lovely shots.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 02-16-2012, 02:30 PM

All nice images, love the owl.

canajuneh · 02-16-2012, 06:15 PM

Thank you for the encouraging comments. It means a lot to hear them and I'm glad you enjoyed my shots.

Prince Albert National Park is a beautiful place.

mole · 02-16-2012, 06:18 PM

A beautiful place indeed, and beautifully photographed!

**Bob Harris** · 02-17-2012, 12:21 PM

what a great day you had, so many varied animals and I think the owl photo is great. thanks for posting these. Bob

riff · 02-17-2012, 01:43 PM

canajuneh that's a gorgeous collection. The elk are magnificent #3 being my fav. Thanks for showing off our neck of the woods in a good light!

canajuneh · 02-17-2012, 09:00 PM

Thanks riff. I often think - what's to not like about the northern boreal forest region? I sent the owl shot to the Park Office asking for confirmation on the ID. They replied that it is a northern hawk owl - and would I object if they used my photo (with credit) in one of their publications? I expect you can figure out what my reply was to that.

**dcmsox2004** · 02-18-2012, 06:32 AM

fine captures.... love that owl shot ! dave m

canajuneh · 02-18-2012, 07:44 AM

Thanks dcmsox - I think it looks a bit soft. I had to crop it quite a lot as it was originally not much more than a dot in the shot. I recall trying to focus on the eye and that does seem to have helped. I have another view with both eyes showing - maybe later I'll post it, but I think it is even softer than this one.

Wildlife, animal and action shots are more clallenging I think than basic scenery that stays in one place!

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02-16-2012, 12:05 PM	#2
captainbert Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Derry Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 776	Brilliant wildlife shots! Looks like an amazing place.. ive never been somewhere to see such a diversity of wildlife in one place. Love them!

02-16-2012, 01:08 PM	#3
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	The owl is quite amazing given the circumstances. I just never tire of seeing wildlife. Thanks for sharing these lovely shots.

02-16-2012, 02:30 PM	#4
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	All nice images, love the owl.

02-16-2012, 06:15 PM	#5
canajuneh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 221 Original Poster	Thank you for the encouraging comments. It means a lot to hear them and I'm glad you enjoyed my shots. Prince Albert National Park is a beautiful place.

02-16-2012, 06:18 PM	#6
mole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,432	A beautiful place indeed, and beautifully photographed!

02-17-2012, 12:21 PM	#7
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	what a great day you had, so many varied animals and I think the owl photo is great. thanks for posting these. Bob

02-17-2012, 01:43 PM	#8
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408	canajuneh that's a gorgeous collection. The elk are magnificent #3 being my fav. Thanks for showing off our neck of the woods in a good light!

02-17-2012, 09:00 PM	#9
canajuneh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 221 Original Poster	Thanks riff. I often think - what's to not like about the northern boreal forest region? I sent the owl shot to the Park Office asking for confirmation on the ID. They replied that it is a northern hawk owl - and would I object if they used my photo (with credit) in one of their publications? I expect you can figure out what my reply was to that.

02-18-2012, 06:32 AM	#10
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	fine captures.... love that owl shot ! dave m

02-18-2012, 07:44 AM	#11
canajuneh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 221 Original Poster	Thanks dcmsox - I think it looks a bit soft. I had to crop it quite a lot as it was originally not much more than a dot in the shot. I recall trying to focus on the eye and that does seem to have helped. I have another view with both eyes showing - maybe later I'll post it, but I think it is even softer than this one. Wildlife, animal and action shots are more clallenging I think than basic scenery that stays in one place!

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