Great Gray Owls

I had a wonderful time with a Great Gray Owl in Yellowstone National Park. I have often hoped to get a chance to photograph one it finally happened the past September.
Spent a couple of hours being amazed by the largest owl species in North Hemisphere, with a wing span of 60 inches For me, it's not just getting photos, but immersion, immersion in this wild place and the critters who call it home.

To give you an idea as to how large Great Gray Owls are their wingspan is approximately 60 inches.
Since the first opportunity I have been lucky enough to have two opportunities, one in Utah, the other in Island Park, Idaho.

The Eyes Have It
I havr been seriously photographing wildlife for the last ten years and have only had the chance at a Great Grey Owl three times. The nine photographs are the best .
On Top
The top of a pine tree makes a nice place to view all around.
Do Not Disturbe
Great Greay Owl from Yellowstone three years ago
In Flight
This Great Grey flying straight at me was my first chance at a Great Grey. Flying straight me doesn't get any better.
I Better Duck
The third photo in the flight sequence.

Watching Me
Sitting on a fence post eye to eye with me. Photographed in Island Park Idaho
Landing
The Owl was sitting in a fence watching the weeds below for its next meal. They generally feed on small rodents.
Post Hopping
The Great Grey was moving down the fence line as it looked for its next meal in the weeds below
Just Simply Flight
Changing hunting position.