Great Horned Owl

Although I do not claim to be a wildlife photographer, if I am outdoors and have the opportunity to take a picture of a bird or other animal, I will do so. I think if you are going to be a wildlife photographer, you have to actually go outside to photograph animals. I don't believe I have ever done that so I obviously don't qualify. This is a Great Horned Owl. I have a long history with this type of owl since I saw my first live one in the third grade at school. As it turned out my future mother-in-law brought one to school to show the children.