When I go out to capture images of nature or wildlife, I always ask who wants their picture taken, and then go about the day...today was like that. I have had a head cold and needed some medication to help me clear it up, so I called a couple friends of mine to see if they wanted to go with me...they did.
We drove to Superior, had lunch and lots of laughs...then headed to Duluth, picked up my prescription and then on to the craft store...we wondered all around the store, gathered our little deal treasures and headed back toward the super-center I needed to stop at. Found some treasures there too.
Feeling tired and content with our amazing fun day, we headed home. Driving along by the airport, my friend yelled, "whats that?" It was a female Northern Hairier Hawk...she was hunting for dinner. She was not going to give me a chance to get her picture...after several tries, I thanked her for the visit and teased her, "the next time I will shoot you and pose you however I want you!" as I was laughing, I said...I was kidding.
We drove along and as we got to the back side of the airport, there she was...waiting for her picture to be taken. I turned around and drove back, snapped about 15 shots, thanked her and she flew away.
I was truly blessed and humbled that she would pose in this spot for her picture to be taken. In very close proximity, I captured the first image of a Snowy Owl that was not tagged and painted. A month or so later, a Red-tailed Hawk landed in the same area and waited for his picture to be taken. What a blessing this was for me.
All is well today...that is what I felt...that was the message that she gifted me. In return, I am gifting you with the pleasure of viewing her amazing spirit.
Miigwich
