Dutch photographer Hannie Heere, 64, recently captured an enchanting image of a baby barn owl seemingly sprinting with determination. Taken in the Netherlands, the now-viral photograph showcases the young owl in a mid-run pose, almost as if it were dashing to an important appointment. The adorable snapshot has since captured the hearts of countless people on social media.
Though passionate about photography for most of her life, Heere has only pursued it seriously in recent years. Yet, her dedication was enough to secure this once-in-a-lifetime moment. While exploring outside the city, she stumbled upon a barn owl chick that had yet to develop the strength to fly. At just a few weeks old, baby owls cannot yet take to the air but possess powerful legs that allow them to move around their nest.
In this particular instance, the fluffy chick decided to stretch its legs and take off in a lively run. Heere, lying on the ground just 5-6 meters (around 16 feet) away, managed to snap the perfect shot at just the right moment. The resulting image has since melted hearts across social media platforms, with users worldwide expressing their love for the delightful baby owl.
"I was lying on the ground when I took the picture," Heere shared with PetaPixel. "This young bird could not fly yet and was not afraid. I was surprised by how much people loved the image."
Though she never anticipated such overwhelming popularity, Heere's charming capture has made waves online. For those eager to see more of her incredible wildlife photography, her work is available on her Facebook page.
Though passionate about photography for most of her life, Heere has only pursued it seriously in recent years. Yet, her dedication was enough to secure this once-in-a-lifetime moment. While exploring outside the city, she stumbled upon a barn owl chick that had yet to develop the strength to fly. At just a few weeks old, baby owls cannot yet take to the air but possess powerful legs that allow them to move around their nest.In this particular instance, the fluffy chick decided to stretch its legs and take off in a lively run. Heere, lying on the ground just 5-6 meters (around 16 feet) away, managed to snap the perfect shot at just the right moment. The resulting image has since melted hearts across social media platforms, with users worldwide expressing their love for the delightful baby owl."I was lying on the ground when I took the picture," Heere shared with PetaPixel. "This young bird could not fly yet and was not afraid. I was surprised by how much people loved the image."
Though she never anticipated such overwhelming popularity, Heere's charming capture has made waves online. For those eager to see more of her incredible wildlife photography, her work is available on her Facebook page.
