We were visiting my wife's family who live on a farm near Clifton, Tenn. and on this particular morning, I was scouting for bird images. On ahead of me, this Barred Owl was standing on the ground next to the road. I went over to see if it had been injured by a passing car but when I was within two or three feet, he flew up into the nearby tree. It turned out to be a perfect spot and the light couldn't have been better if it had been planned.

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We were visiting my wife's family who live on a farm near Clifton, Tenn. and on this particular morning, I was scouting for bird images. On ahead of me, this Barred Owl was standing on the ground next to the road. I went over to see if it had been injured by a passing car but when I was within two or three feet, he flew up into the nearby tree. It turned out to be a perfect spot and the light couldn't have been better if it had been planned.

This photograph is protected by the U.S. Copyright Laws and shall not be downloaded or reproduced by any means without the formal written permission of Hal Tyler Photography.