Thursday, January 1, 2015

Fave Photo 2014

Great Gray Owl 

January 1st is City Daily Photo Theme Day and the theme this month is "Photo of the Year."

Picking a favourite photo is almost like choosing a favourite child - tickety-boo if you have only one, not so much if you have more. After much thought, I settled on this Great Gray Owl photo taken last January. Great Gray Owls are not that common in central Ontario. Fortunately for me,  this one was cooperative and as interested in humans as we were of it.

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73 comments:

  1. DeniseinVAJanuary 1, 2015 at 12:39 AM

    I can see why you picked this one. Wishing you A Very Happy and Healthy New Year !

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  2. CloudiaJanuary 1, 2015 at 12:56 AM

    You have so many really fantastic photos! Can't wait to see more. Happy New Year

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  3. Sylvia KJanuary 1, 2015 at 1:14 AM

    It is an awesome capture -- as all of yours are!! And, like Cloudia, I can't wait to see more, too!! Wishing you a beautiful New Year!!

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  4. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 1, 2015 at 1:17 AM

    Oh my gosh, those eyes!! Really this looks like a professional photo. No background, nothing but the big majestic owl. PERFECT. And a perfect way to start the New Year.

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  5. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 1, 2015 at 3:40 AM

    Stunning portrait shot of this beautiful Owl. Happy New Year to you.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    Perfect choice, Happy New Year!

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  7. eileeninmdJanuary 1, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    It would be my favorite too, a gorgeous owl! Lucky you! Happy New Year!

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  8. RevrunnerJanuary 1, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    What a hoot! :-)

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  9. MadSnapperJanuary 1, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    he is beautiful... I have not taken the time to look at last year to see which i liked best. maybe today i will.

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  10. The Furry GnomeJanuary 1, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    And it's an awesome photo!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    That is an amazing shot!

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  12. TexWisGirlJanuary 1, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    FABULOUS! and lucky for me, great fence photo, too!!! :)

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  13. TexWisGirlJanuary 1, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    tickety-boo? :)

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  14. UnknownJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    You chose a great picture!
    Love the frosty colours in it :)
    【ツ】Knipsa

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  15. KathyJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    This was one of your many photos I missed in the past year and I'm so glad you chose it as one of your favorites because it is spectacular! My New Year's resolution is to get back into the blogging mentality so hopefully I'll be a regular among your commenters once again! Wishing happiness and joy and prosperity to you and your family.

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  16. DarlaJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    What a beauty. I always enjoy your bird photo's and the information that goes along with them. I usually learn something new.

    Darla

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  17. Mary HoneJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Great shot of such a wonderful bird. Happy 2015!!

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  18. Valladolid Daily PhotoJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Interesting and colorful choice, happy new year from Spain!

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  19. sonia a. mascaroJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Amazing photo of the Great Gray Owl!
    My best wishes for 2015 to you and yours!

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  20. LowellJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Whooooo! Wow! This is a fantastic photo! Great choice!

    Wishing you and your family the best New Year ever and lots of good health!

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  21. BirdmanJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Just WOW!
    Happy 2015!

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  22. Gerald (SK14)January 1, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    wow that is a lovely shot - happy new year

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  23. AnvilcloudJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    Darn fine choice.

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  24. JudyJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    It would be hard for me to choose one of your photos for today because they are all so beautiful. But this one is truly magnificent. Your bird pictures are outstanding. Happy New Year!

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  25. DebbieJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    oohhhhh no wonder that's a favorite. it is beautiful!!!!

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  26. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Excellent choice Tina... oh la! those piercing yellow eyes, and matching beak :) It must have been hard to pick, you have so many really fab images. Wishing you all the best for 2014.

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  27. JackJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Bravo, EG! This one is perfect. (Though I don't know how you can pick just one from your fabulous stable of bird photos.)

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  28. RedPatJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Another of your super bird shots! Happy New Year!

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  29. Yogi♪♪♪January 1, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    You certainly have lots of great photos last year, this one is especially nice. Happy New Year to you and your family!

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  30. Bob BushellJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Beautiful Owl, that is the best this year so far. Cheers Tina.

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    I love this picture but then I love owls anyways. Happy new Year.

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  32. Linda W.January 1, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Fabulous photo! Definitely a winner. Happy new Year!

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  33. CynthiaJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    That is a great photo -- and I even love it more because it is an owl. Happy New Year!

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  34. CynthiaJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    That is a great photo -- and I even love it more because it is an owl. Happy New Year!

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  35. Ruth KellyJanuary 1, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    Good pick - magnificent owl!

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  36. BasiaWJanuary 1, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Happy New Year :-)))))

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  37. William KendallJanuary 1, 2015 at 12:25 PM

    A magnificent shot! Great choice for the theme!

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  38. Karen January 1, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    What a wonderful shot. Excellent choice. Happy New Year.

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  39. GeorgeJanuary 1, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    I can understand why this is your favorite photo -- it's gorgeous. Happy New Year to you and your family.

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  40. Coloring Outside the LinesJanuary 1, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    Wowza, wowza- that's a super one! Happy New Year!

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  41. Melanie DawnJanuary 1, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    This is a wonderful photograph - everything about it. Magnificent!

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  42. Nancy/BLissed-Out GrandmaJanuary 1, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Beautiful!

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  43. VPJanuary 1, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Awesome! Happy New Year!

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  44. cieldequimperJanuary 1, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    You know what EG? I might just steal this one as a screensaver. May I?

    Happy New Year, bonne année !

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  45. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 1, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    what a gorgeous face. lovely coloring too!! Happy 2015!!! ( :

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  46. StephanieJanuary 1, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    My goodness this is gorgeous!

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  47. RandyJanuary 1, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    Such wonderful eyes.

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  48. Susan AndersonJanuary 1, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    I would have a terrible time picking a favorite photo from all of your magnificence, but I can see why you picked this one. Rarity counts, right?

    Happy New Year to you!

    =)

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  49. IdaJanuary 1, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    Good Choice. The owl is such a cool looking bird. Love that it's on a fence post.

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  50. Gemma WisemanJanuary 1, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Those staring eyes are really quite disturbing. A stunning photo, beautifully detailing the owl's feathers. Happiest New Year.

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  51. CarverJanuary 1, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    That's a fantastic shot of the owl. Happy New Year to you and yours!

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  52. Pamela GordonJanuary 1, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    That is a spectacular photo and I can see why you chose it. What a wonderful creature to see. Happy New Year to you!

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  53. JimJanuary 1, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    Happy New Year

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  54. Lisa GordonJanuary 1, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    What a gorgeous creature!

    Wishing you a most wonderful New Year.

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  55. KayJanuary 1, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Wow! This is absolutely stunning! The clarity of your shot does justice to the beauty of this bird. What an amazing and wonderful shot!
    Happy New Year, EG!

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  56. MaggidJanuary 1, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    This photo is AMAZING!!! I thought it was some great - Fine Art . . which it is . . . but Better - because it's a photo of the actual Living Art . . aye-yi-yi . . still has me mesmerized . . What a GREAT Picture . . thanks!

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  57. PaulineJanuary 1, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    That truly is an outstanding photo. The clarity of detail makes it look like a painting.

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  58. 21 WitsJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    Quite stunning! Lovely touch of nature.

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  59. GreenComotionJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    Hi Tina,
    Amazing photo!
    Happy New Year!!

    Have a Beautiful Day!

    Peace :)

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  60. Bethany CarsonJanuary 2, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    Awesome shot of the owl!

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  61. LindaJanuary 2, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    Excellent photo! Looks almost like a drawing.

    Owl hope your new year is a "hoot."

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  62. IrmaJanuary 2, 2015 at 3:53 AM

    Beautiful portrait of this beautiful owl.
    A happy and healthy 2015 to you and all your loved ones.

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  63. Russell JenkinsJanuary 2, 2015 at 3:56 AM

    What a spectacular picture!

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  64. orchid0324January 2, 2015 at 4:28 AM

    Dearest EG; Wow, yes, great shot of this brave looking beautiful Owl♪♪♪

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  65. Rob SiemannJanuary 2, 2015 at 5:59 AM

    Goodness gracious me, this is stunning!

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  66. VirginiaJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    67 comments! Well well deserved. This is a stunning photo.

    I like the photo above as well. Nice pop of color on the monochromatic lake. :)

    V

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  67. Me MumbaikarJanuary 2, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    Rare and amazing!
    Love your 'Photo of the Year'

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  68. UnknownJanuary 2, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Congratulations on this gorgeous capture!

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  69. Bob ScotneyJanuary 3, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    Magnificent shot. I was so captivated by the owl, (those eyes) I almost missed the post.

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  70. DonnaJanuary 4, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    I can see why it is your fav...stunning. Happy New Year!

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  71. UnknownJanuary 4, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    great photo!!

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  72. Jane Hards PhotographyJanuary 5, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    That's fantastic. You really connect with wildlife when you photograph them.

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  73. SRQJanuary 24, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    Stunning!

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