Golden Eyes by danob
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Description
Owls have excellent hearing but its ears are actually hidden openings on the sides of the head, not the tufts on top. What are the tufts for? Scientists are not sure but some think they might help to attract a mate. Though I prefer the other explantion of it being able to disrupt the shape of the head to help it stealth hunting.
They also seem to me to be able to express mood by how they shape the tufts.
The talons of this owl are capable of piercing 18 guage steel, and are larger than some big cats!
But maybe it is the Golden eyes that are the most wonderful feature and little is really known about owls vision apart from being able to find prey from a mile away, and the jury is out if this is the result of the vision or remarkable hearing!
Comments (47)
Excellent picture!!
a interesting and wonderful bird!!!!! Fantastic photo!!!!!
I always thought those were their ears. Excellent shot
Another great capture Dan!!
very nice !
Such a cool looking creature and well captured. Great detail.
love the capture...fantastic work..!!!
The way they always seem to stare at things is creepy! Super shot!
Superb owl portrait and expression!!! Fantastic view, my friend!!!
Superb capture, awesome looking bird, makes one wonder what it is thinking.. Super work!!
wonderful bird portrait. It looks sleepy :-)
What a beautiful owl. Excellent portrait, really fantastic!
Looks peaceful and majestic.
18 gauge steel????? Hard to imagine this strength in the talons? No wonder the prey doesn't stand a chance once in their grip. thanks Danny for the beautiful image & info!!!!!
Owls really are amazing creatures and I had no idea their talons were so powerful. Gorgeous shot. CC
Gorgeous fellows and a wonderful presentation!!
The little guy really is amazing Danny and your right about those eyes as they do really stand out
Excellent work and perfect realisation
I see owls, and I think of Danny :) Beautiful shot Danny.
the owls are so impressive and have that natural stare about them
Splendid capture. Excellent work.
great shot a superb capture!
Wonderful work.
You have named this beautifully as his eyes are so deep. Lovely capture.
Beautiful!
stunning capture daniel x f!
magical image!
The beauty of nature at its best.Magnificent capture my friend.
Awesome clarity and eye detail and color Danny!
Glowing Eyes..... Excellent shot. Aloha