Take-Off
Central North Carolina

This barn owl was photographed at the moment of take-off. Also known as raptors or birds of prey, barn owls have excellent hearing and use echo location to locate prey. The barn owl has a white, heart-shaped face, giving it a distinctive, ghostlike appearance. This may be why barn owls are also called ghost owls or spirit owls. Barn owls mate for life. Makes a great gift for animal, wildlife, and bird lovers.

Provenance

“Take-Off” was 1 of approximately 50 images in a non-juried group show by members of the Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association (CNPA), exhibited at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, North Carolina, from July 4 – September 30, 2007.

“Take-Off” was exhibited in a non-juried group show at the Wooden Stone Gallery on May 5, 2007, during the PhotoWild! Gala benefiting the Carolina Raptor Center. The framed print was donated and 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the print went entirely to this non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center.