Held by Ice

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Description
A Great Grey Owl perches atop a tree encased in hoarfrost during a powerful winter storm in Alberta. Ice clings to every branch as wind and snow sweep through the landscape, yet the owl remains poised and alert—an enduring presence amid the raw intensity of the season.
Taken By
Eric Babineau
Taken On
December 23, 2025
Tagged
great grey owl extreme cold ice hoarfrost frost winter alberta nature outdoors weather plant vegetation snow land tree woodland animal bird white branch monochrome_photography monochrome woody_plant black_and_white
Assignments
Wildlife Weather, Seasons and Sky
  • Focal: 500
  • Lens Model: AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
  • Shutter speed: 0.00125 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 5.6

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