Kip’s Comments - February 4, 2023

Part of the Process

People sometimes ask how I am able to shoot the pictures I do. Some days the process is remarkably easy. Other days, like today, hours of effort are invested in the process with no return.

For more than two hours I stood out in a snowy prairie hoping to photograph a short-eared owl. Not one bird flew close enough for a photo. In fact, the owls I did see were a long distance away. Still, I remained in my position in the event the owls eventually hunted the prairie where I was standing. There was no reason they shouldn’t have, but nothing forcing them in my direction either.

Successful wildlife photography requires a generous dose of patience as you wait and wait and wait for something to come your way. Some days the wait pays dividends. Other days, not so much -like today.

This was my view as my feet slowly chilled. Otherwise, I was warm today. My feet though…oh I could not keep them warm after the first hour or so.

Camera While Watching for Short-eared Owls - Image 790351