This is an old one that goes out to a longtime subscriber to my daily photo blog. I learned just before Christmas that Rachel Bellenoit (rachelbellenoit.com) had passed away. She was a big fan of owls and birds in general, spending a lot of time chasing the elusive snowy owls when they made irregular visits to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Newbury, Massachusetts. Here’s hoping there are plenty of them up there in the sky. This particular snowy owl was captured on the other coast, about halfway between Seattle and Vancouver back in January of 2013. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 340mm) ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/1000th of a second.
I am sorry to learn that one of our kindred spirits has taken wing for newer skies. I remember seeing Rachel Bellenoit’s name often in the comments of your webpages, Sean. Today you have posted an image of a beautiful snowy owl that Rachel would surely appreciate. Peace, sweet angel.
Thanks Sue. I never met Rachel in person, but I spoke at her camera club in Massachusetts and we had been talking about doing a trip to Costa Rica. It was really sad to read the news.
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I am sorry to learn that one of our kindred spirits has taken wing for newer skies. I remember seeing Rachel Bellenoit’s name often in the comments of your webpages, Sean. Today you have posted an image of a beautiful snowy owl that Rachel would surely appreciate. Peace, sweet angel.
Thanks Sue. I never met Rachel in person, but I spoke at her camera club in Massachusetts and we had been talking about doing a trip to Costa Rica. It was really sad to read the news.
I love this post, Rachel often commented on your photos. I was watching a nature show the other day and the snowy owl was highlighted, so majestic!!
She was a longtime subscriber. Thanks Mo.
I’m so sorry, Sean. Thank you for the very human and emotional post and an amazing photograph!
Thanks Alan. Hope all is well with you.