A friend called the other day and indicated that Syracuse had some Urban Visitors. Three snowy owls were spotted close to home. We took a trek out to the site and with a little perseverance and a little luck, came upon one of the owls. My friend allowed me to borrow his 600mm lens in order to obtain the following pictures. We did not wish to get too close to frighten the animal. Note the images were cropped some more in order for the owl to appear closer than it was.
Working as a pet photographer as well as volunteering in a rescue, I have been blessed with getting to know a number of senior dogs. While I lost my Midnight at a young age, I was very fortunate to have Shamus with me for many years. Shamus was my clown, but boy did he know how to live! His wisdom grew as the years pressed on. I learned that each day spent with my senior dog was a lesson on the importance of living in the present, cherishing our bond and embracing our everlasting friendship.