Owls are without a doubt one of the most stunning bird species. Because of their incredibly deep and piercing eyes and somewhat haunting appearance, many myths and folktales revolve around them. The same goes for photography – owls are amazing models due to their dramatic looks.
Photographing wildlife, in general, requires a lot of patience, observation skills and to be ready to shoot the action when it happens. Indeed, photographing any animal is nothing less than photographing portraits of humans. So when thinking about a portrait of your slithery or furry friend, it is always the eyes that need to be in sharp focus and make sure you get “up, close and personal” where it is possible (avoid any dangerous situations) for some compelling portraits.
Close portraits of animals can be really intriguing or impactful and can also make way for any distractions to disappear. It also defines the features of the animal so well!
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But without further ado, check out the following 25 stunning images of owls if you like these mysterious big birds!
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In case you want to learn more about taking photos of animals, feel free to check out the following links!
Further Resources:
- Finding And Photographing The Magnificent Snowy Owl
- Avoid These Common Mistakes When Photographing Wild Animals
- Bite Size Tips: 5 Tips For A Compelling Pet Photo
- 10 Tips For Improving Your Wildlife Photography
- 9 Places Around The World To Immerse Yourself In Wildlife Photography
- Top 10 Pet Photography Tips And Techniques
- 15 Beautiful Pictures of Foxes
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