Photos: Day of the snowy owl

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      Back in November 2011, Martin Gregus Jr. took his camera and set much of his life aside to capture the snowy owl’s migration. He spent most of his time with the owls, getting as close as possible, in conditions that included laying on the frozen ground, covered in mud. Sitting in the marsh for so many hours meant that the birds were landing only feet away.

      Gregus's dedication started to pay off in the summer of 2012 when his work was exhibited in Slovakia, and the pictures made him a finalist in the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

      In November 2012, after hearing the news that the owls were back, Gregus returned to photograph the birds. Knowing the birds better than most and thus able to anticipate their moves, Gregus could plan out his images before they occured.

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      JudgementalFauxtog

      Dec 18, 2012 at 8:57am

      So what you're saying is this is one of the photographers who is giving us all a bad rap.. we're supposed to stick to the dyke and not encroach upon the owls letting them rest and recover.

      Clearly this person is not since you said they lay in the marsh area and wait etc. Yes, the photos are spectacular, but at what cost. Having the owls die due to starvation/stress?

      I talked to one lady who visits them and she said she's seen people chasing the owls so they will fly and photographers can get flying shots of them.

      Ray

      Dec 29, 2012 at 5:53pm

      Seriously, stop stalking the starving animals for photos please