14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Monday mornings is for the birds and retirees

Female Snowy Owl on her favourite perch yawning and stretching about to begin her day of hunting. I spent a lot of time photographing this willing subject and felt very privileged. Not baited.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2015
Date Uploaded: 08.2016
Photo Location: Wasaga Beach, Canada
Camera: Canon EOS-1D X
Copyright: © Barb D'Arpino