A Bear Snuck Up On Me While I Was Photographing A Great Gray Owl - Wildlife Photography Rulez!

[@divingbeancounter]

Sick of GGO vlogs? Absolutely not Steve. I'm in the UK and love to see you trudging through the Teton woods. I am becoming obsessive about that beautiful bird now. We have been lucky enough to visit the Tetons and Yellowstone twice, in 2017 and 2019. We travelled with a long mental list of wildlife and have seen it all EXCEPT the GGO. We so need to get back! Keep up the good work.

[@foto-spective]

The owl looked so cool walking along the fallen log. What a great encounter. Absolutely love your videos.

[@JenRitchiePhotography]

So good - love his feet and legs as he steps down the log 😍

[@SteveMattheis]

Cutest ever!

[@gkny4045]

I LOVE when the owl walked down the log!

[@JeffandLeslie]

the owls are beautiful creatures. Never get tired of content that features beautiful creatures.

[@cathesselbacher2762]

LOVE the owls Vlogs, don't stop. I LOVE it when it's on the log, how precious!!!

[@rolindowndriver]

We don't need anymore 'cow bell" We need more Grey Owls please sir! Thank you Steve, great stuff!

[@DerSystematiker]

Beautiful creatures. Back in the 80s I lived in a small town of 5000. Everyday on my way to school I came by a private property. On that property there was a house and next to the house there was a tree. A spruce or pine tree only a few meters away from the street and the sidewalk. On that tree there were sitting 10 to 20 owls basically every day - I don't know for how long. Must have been years. Almost everyday I took a short break there and just watched those amazing creatures. That tree became well known as the home for owls. Long-eared owls if remember correctly. So beautiful. I've never seen anything like that again in my life. One day in the late 80s the tree was gone just like that. Never saw an owl again in and around town.

[@dougkrupa2372]

To answer your question never get tired of your Great great owl videos. Excellent

[@rickschneiderphotography]

When the Owl walks it's feathers look like some giant cape. I've never seen one walking around in all the videos I've seen.

[@neilalmond9354]

Steve don't even think about quitting on the Great Grey Owl photography, it's so great.

[@TheWalrus48]

I absolutely love the photo of the owl walking along the log - - cracked me up - - thank you so much for all of the information and the wonderful photos

[@MichalOlender]

Just a man treading through the forest talking to himself, love it!

[@lynnecliffe3056]

We won't call it the Jackson moonwalk but the Gray logstep. Thanks for the forest dance.

[@tc6912]

Not at all sick of owl videos. Maybe a little jealous! Luv your work. You do the wildlife justice.

[@debbiewhatt7489]

Superb photos of that awesome owl, loved the one with sunlight through outstretched wings. What a wonderful afternoon for you and thank you for sharing it with us. Always love coming along on your adventures!

[@sasquatchabout]

The owl walking on the log was totally awesome! Very cool.

[@scottheppel8847]

Entire vlog was very entertaining, but the portion of the owl walking down the log was priceless. Keep the GREAT gray blogs coming.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks 👍

[@JackZievis]

So cool to catch the Great Gray walking. I've never had one do that. Awesome!

[@mackie169]

What a beautiful day ! Thanks for sharing. A lovely series of images, and i love the picture of the owl prancing down the fallen tree best. It oozes character. Cheers.

[@rolybaker7770]

That last shot was epic, he turned around as much to say "what are you looking at" lol, great video great shots and a lesson on perseverance.

[@bobcat6653]

Not tired at all of the owl vlogs, keep em coming! Thanks!

[@CraigNiesenPhotography]

Steve, spectacular photographs of the owl Thanks for taking so long. Peace and Safe Travels

[@tylerhorton3976]

I always love the owl footage! The GGO walking down the log was my favorite bit. You got some wonderful light on the bird and what a treat to have so many hours with the bird. Keep up the great work, Cheers!

[@donnakeeley4531]

Enthralled from beginning to end, great photos too. Thank you Steve for entertaining me this evening, from NZ

[@marciacooper4662]

WOW. And acrobatic GGO. Awesome video, photos, and time spent in nature. Thanks Steve!!

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

I love your owl vlogs. My daughter recently recorded the call of a saw-whet owl outside her home in Brooklyn, of all places. I wish I'd been there to shoot it.

[@arthenry498]

You REALLY did that owl justice!! You made him a portfolio to sell any where!! GREAT shots, all!! I enjoyed how you followed him there. My only problem was the bear. Were I there, we would have answered that age old question of who poops in the woods!! ME!! You caught so many wonderful views of the owl and illustrated so many facets of him it is amazing GREAT photography. Love every shot!! Thank you SO much for your work here. I felt they joy you felt in doing this and I enjoyed it even more.

[@miketramble1442]

I'm not sick of em. I love seein em. Thanks for the great content. I hear owls around where I live all the time but never see em. Really cool animal!

[@lindahenderson2113]

Thank you, Steve. I appreciate the videos where you take us on your hikes in the woods to look for owls! Beautiful pictures. I look forward to seeing more!

[@VictorWeizer]

Love what you're doing with these outings. GGO's are amazing critters. Thanks for sharing.

[@claudinesturdevant2948]

I adore the Great Gray Owl so please keep it up. Thanks for the great shots and vlogging.

[@stevenzilverberg6458]

I know how nice it is to be out in the forest enjoying the quiet solitude. All you hear is the sound of birds, wildlife and your own breath. Please be careful out there. If that were a grizzly it is likely we wouldn't be enjoying those beautiful videos of yours.

[@barrystent3689]

I could never get tired of your GGO vlogs Steve. Infact all your adventures are great to watch. Thank you

[@gunny2044]

Outstanding work Steve... I'd call that a very productive afternoon!

[@randygoodsell1533]

We never never ever tire of owl vids!

[@PhotographybyTimWMoore]

Steve, please keep shooting those beautiful great grey owls! We will never get tired of your enthusiasm while you are out tracking and shooting these majestic birds of prey! And seeing owls and bears at the same moments is just unreal!

[@chipsrafferty8362]

No,keep on keepin on. The Grey walking the log was epic. Happy Thanksgiving Steve.

[@Kayahdog]

I love the ‘hunt’ for the owls almost as much as the images, it shows that you make your own luck through your knowledge and persistence. Curious though as you lose light and have to push your ISO up to 2800 on a couple of images, do you have to do any extra post processing work? They look so clean and sharp, great work as always. Keep up with the owls and taking us along on the hunt. Have a wonderful holiday with your family.

[@devin_starling]

2800 iso isn’t high….I’ve shot clean images at 12800 iso with my Sony A1. Topaz DeNoise helps.

[@SteveMattheis]

Imho, people make a big deal about noise when they don’t really need to.

[@antonoat]

Some beautiful images there Steve! Guess you're loving the Z9 and 400f2.8 ! Hope you have a fantastic Africa trip, take care. Cheers from the UK.

[@kirstymcleod6647]

Just love the video clip of him walking down the tree trunk….. slightly undermining the “majesty” of great grey owls 😂 Really enjoy these out in the woods videos - one day I will make it to your area! Thanks Steve.

[@brianlemke6017]

Looks like maybe one of your best “owl outings” of the year - for the subject, the perches and backgrounds and the light. I imagine you got a bunch of wall hangers from it and look forward to seeing them in your 2022 “best of” vlog. We’re on the left coast right now but can’t wait to get back to Calgary to hunt Snowies in the wheatlands east of the city and great grays in the foothills west of us. I loved your instagram shot posted recently of our foggy bull. I got some very similar silhouette shots I’m really pleased with. Thanks again.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks! And good luck with those owls…

[@greghughes3965]

This was way fun! Thanks for taking us along - great gray fun! And great music tracks too!

[@cgan2013]

Never, ever tire of these GHO vlogs!!

[@lisabirdluvr9742]

Steve,I am never tired of your owl videos. This 1 was spectacular!I was wishing the whole time I was there too. Amazing!Thank you so much for posting.

[@TimberGeek]

I had one do that when I was on my belly photographing a cardinal flower with my 100mm macro. He was a little guy and far too fearless for his own good, came right up to see what I was doing and hung out for at least a half hour. It's not often I have to backup to get a bear in the frame.

[@craigpiferphotography]

I love watching your owl hunts. I'm a little jealous since the only owl photos I have were some I took on my phone a few years ago when an owl had perched itself in a tree right outside my office. I've tried going places that I know others have seen owls, but I never see them.

[@GregSheard]

Absolutely beautiful footage and shots of the Great Grey Owl 🦉 I especially loved the ones along the log it was walking down 🙂

[@beckyholub7467]

Who can ever get sick of owl Vlogs, keep them and all your videos coming!

[@greg9699]

I love owls, please don't stop with the owl content, I can't get enough. wish I could get some good photos of them here in Florida. They never seem to be out during daylight, of course we don't have great grays either.

[@andrewinpompey]

Great video, great photos! I particularly liked the owl walking on a log video and photo.

[@marilyngiannuzzi9867]

OMG loved this video.I want to be you!💕

[@Tipton_Wildlife]

Great video Steve! Grey Owls are the hardest animal for me to find in the Tetons. Way to not let the bears sneak up on ya!

[@jeffcowan2667]

Defiantly not sick of seeing GGO vlogs. Really great stuff!

[@daveandrew4717]

Great video Steve. The great grey owl vlogs are terrific and I hope you keep doing them. In Minnesota we have them in the Saks-Zim Bog if you are lucky to find them. When you do it is a great experience.

[@mscott976]

Love the owls! I am also a bear fan. Please keep it up.

[@ianbachanek2538]

Love the GGO videos. Makes me want to get outside. It also makes me look forward to getting after the Snowy Owls that come South each winter. Thay should be arriving shortly (I hope).

[@johngubbins4752]

Brilliant love your video and wish l was there. Just a wonderful owl and very enjoyable to watch.😀👍

[@rm8679]

I am viewing this video a year after you made it but want you to know I love your music on all of your video.

[@shaddring]

Wow, love that shot at 17.44. Keep up the great work!

[@jasoneldridgephotography]

Great as always Steve! You keep making'em, i'll keep watching'em.... When I grow up I want to be like you.

[@carstenpusch4480]

I love your foto-excursions and walks - and of course after the GGO 😀👍

[@merkin22]

So, so beautiful; your images made me weepy such is the beauty! I thought it was a surprise to turn the other day and there's a coyote 30 metres from my tail end; you get snuck up on by a black bear! Thanks as always for inspiring, entertaining and most especially beautiful content. Cheers!

[@yanpermana8685]

I really enjoy this episode. Great stuff! I adore your extra juice ZV1 setup. Keeping it running the whole day.

[@akountreegal]

Not EVER....I love the Great Gray...would love to see one someday. Keep posting your wonderful video's..

[@jimeiden9561]

Awesome video and photos as usual! You are the great Grey owl whisperer!

[@toddbailey5198]

Never tire of GGO videos!! Bring them on!!

[@toddleech1055]

sick of great grey owls? NEVER, you keep posting them, i'll be watching, your work is absolutely amazing....i'd love the opportunity to shoot one of these

[@clintmiller3654]

Great day for a photo shoot,

[@rogerirwin7293]

Some of the best lighting ever!! Thanks

[@paulacellaphotography4058]

Your work and fabulous narrative always keep me smiling!

[@christophercarlimages9003]

Never get sick of GGO vlogs! Your enthusiasm is infectious! Three hours of incredible images that some people spend a lifetime getting just one! Awesome!

[@VABrowneMDPhD]

Steve, what another amazing adventure! Keep bringing the awesome content! I never tire at seeing GGO’s!

[@jss27560]

I'm not tired of the owl videos and you have done justice to them. I especially liked the owl moonwalking down the branch, the 1st one more than the 2nd one. The ones with black backgrounds are also good.

[@StevenKingMarch051961]

Wow Steve got some awesome shots be careful out there those bears will get yea keep up the great photos and videos thank you so much.

[@vincentlamoureux422]

Owl on the log steals the show!

[@timnichols3795]

Keep up the great grey owl vlogs! They're all great!

[@raysanders332]

Was hoping to see more of him on that sloped log when he was ruffled up, if that is a word. Great videos.

[@patriciablyler6484]

I’m absolutely loving your Great Gray Owl photos! You can keep them coming for me! Love it!

[@DeeDeeDIY]

Never tire of these vlogs. That is a magnificent bird! Loved,,loved, loved seeing the toptoe ( walk) down the log. Without your vlogs I would never have even known about Great Grey Owls. Thank you for sharing. The bird had your back!

[@martinhild]

Excellent results! No I'm not getting sick of this. Who doesn't love owls? All very good photos, but man that environmental Photo before the last scene. Wow!

[@fredyt8318]

Awesome movie fantastic picture what a day you must have had

[@roninplaya1]

Cool video Steve. A future video of how you had your camera setup for some of those photos would be very helpful.

[@amynelson9499]

Second time watching this video. What an amazing day you had, great weather and great scenery. You got some absolutely stunning shots, bravo.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks so much!

[@naturallyadriftphotoadvent123]

Fantastic! Love the owl walking along the log, that was really cool to see!

[@ianbrown704]

As always Steve, great vlog. Thank You

[@tomespinoza9809]

Awesome video, Steve! After waiting 9 months, I finally got my Z400 2.8 TC!

[@ronnyolsson2802]

Awesome video Steve ! Love these Owl videos ! Ronny //

[@BillFerris]

Fantastic! Simply fantastic :)

[@stevebratton5654]

More owls more owls ,more owls ! Thanks for the vids.

[@cpnock]

This time last year I had not heard of the GGO, living in the UK its not something you see v often. However I was given a birthday present of a Bird of Prey / Owl photography day, the first bird was a GGO, the rest had a lot to live up to. So more video are not a problem with me.

[@samanthakrom1546]

This video was awesome, thankyou for sharing! Beautiful work!

[@kennetht66]

Love the owl vlog thanks again!

[@johnmarcello5096]

These images are magnificent.

[@macimages4215]

Loving the owl vids and your vids in general. Your enthusiasm for what you do comes through and is contagious

[@ArtoMikkola]

Thanks, definitely not tired of these great gray owl videos! Keep them coming 👍🏼🦉

[@georgemason2472]

Looks like you've got the makings for book 2 on GGO's. Wonderful shots!

[@peggydetmers6911]

Yes, we do LOVE your owl outings! As we watch, Joel laughs as I keep saying, "Quick! Put us down! Take the shot! Take the shot!" LOL!

[@peggydetmers6911]

LOVE the vid and pics of the owl doing his cute log strutting!

[@keithdickson8364]

Now that was amazing. Great job.

[@brucejacups369]

not sick of GGO! i do the same with birds of prey in my part of the world (Australia)... use the opp and immerse ... i bypassed the Tetons this summer i was there... will come do a tour with you sometime Steve..