Great Gray Owl on tripod (Strix nebulosa)

Excellent shot -Definitely a winner

Congratulations to almar with his entry P10905631 of a heron stood beside a fisherman holding a rod. I must admit it got my vote as well, as much for the composition and juxtaposition of the heron and fisherman as anything. His entry attracted 83/312 votes cast.

Second place went to s_linste with his entry entitled Great Grey Owl on tripod which must be one of those once in a lifetime shots surely! Anyway it was a great opportunity well taken. His entry attracted 39/312 votes cast.

Third placed was Marysan who has been well placed in several competitions has previously won two of them. Her entry this month was Terns and More Terns a shot that could easily have been taken in my area where industry and birds exist side by side. Her entry attracted 25/312 votes cast.

There were several very worthy entries submitted both in respect of theme interpretation and technical quality. No one was a loser.

A big thank you to evreyone who took the time to enter and to view the entries and cast your vote.

The entries will be left in place for a few days after which they will be moved to their appropriate geographical forums. Details of the July theme challenge will then follow.

Congratulations on placing 2nd in this month's BF competition, s_linste. You were quick to take advantage of a once in a lifitime opportunity for a great photo op, well done!

Love it! Birs and cameras is a bit like oil & water they don't go together well..
We have some critters that disappear the minute the camera is turned on.
It maybe a hint.. we should all leave our tripods out ?

Amazing story ,I've not seen this picture before.

Grrrrrrrrrrreat!

That is so fun. What a great event to have happen. Great shot. :up: :up: :up: