23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Eyes Of The Twilight Hunter

I spotted this Great Horned Owl by pure luck while hiking to a beach in the Puget Sound for sunset. I glanced up to see it silently watching. After months of dreaming to photograph an owl, I quickly grabbed my gear and captured the moment!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Dupont, Washington, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-7RM2
Copyright: © Craig Martin