Meter Maid
by MeMex2

Comment by Alex_Petrini:
Those eyes are mesmerizing... The whole scene is brilliant! I really love it.

Meter Maid
by MeMex2

Comment by JakeKurdsjuk:
Have loved this one since the first time I saw it. Absolutely well deserved ribbon. Congrats!!

Meter Maid
by MeMex2

Comment by MeMex2:
This is an adult Burrowing Owl. I was lying in a field photographing baby owls
near their burrows and realized that this guy was sitting on an adjacent house
watching me.
These guys are also called "Urban Owls". Many of them live in crowded suburbs
and are used to human interaction. Because so many empty lots are being developed
the local "Burrowing Owl Association" is offering people money to allow the owls
to live on their property.
Thanks for liking it! It's my all time favorite.

Meter Maid
by MeMex2

Comment by roz:
i was so intent on the boxes that I missed the owl at first .. was wondering in that second or two why this image was so appealing to the voters ..!!.. ;)
then I saw the owl .. :)
talk about being in the right place at the right time ..
MAGIC .. !! ..
congratulations on an amazing capture and the red .. :)

Meter Maid
by MeMex2

Comment by LevT:
Was my favorite. Congrats!

Meter Maid
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Comment by PennyStreet:
Fabulous!

Meter Maid
by MeMex2

Comment by tnun:
yes.

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Comment by willem:
Great to have the owl in this surroundings. Different.

Meter Maid
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Comment by MaryO:
LOL! Too funny. And absolutely adorable.

Meter Maid
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Comment by Kodak:
Almost missed the bird.