Black Walnut Owl in Flight

[Dan Wegiel]

Hi all,
As I was out by the woodshed a few days ago I happened to catch a glimpse of an owl diving to pick up a small rodent which is how I got this idea. I've got some large pieces of walnut from a downed tree so I grabbed my chainsaw and roughed him out then hit him hard with the angle grinder, then dremel and finally hand tools for his eyes. His wingspan is 37 1/2", not trying to make him realistic just enjoyable to look at so thats why I left his wings oversized. He needs to be suspended so I'll figure out a way to hang him as soon as I figure out where the heck he's gonna go. Finished him with natural danish oil, thanks for taking a peek.
Dan

[AlArchie]

Geeze, Dan, it looks like you plucked him right out of the air......really impressive!

Al

[torpidhummer]

Dan it looks great as you have captured that enjoyable look.
Oscar

[Dan Wegiel]

Hi Al,
I didn't have a clue where to put him to take a pic but as I wandered around the yard the crabapple tree looked inviting and worked great. Thanks for the nice comment.
Dan

[Dan Wegiel]

Hey Oscar,
Thanks ole buddy for the nice words.
Dan

[Nomad]

Very cool carving. He will be a delight to see wherever you hang him!

Looks like your grass is dying. It's turned all white.

[Merle Rice]

Hey Ole Buddy, you nailed him and looks good just where you got him. Great job Dan, should keep the Crows and small Varments away. Merle

[Tom Ellis]

Wow Dan, the first pic made me duck. Great looking owl.

Tom

[AL...]

WOW!!
What a carving . That realy is stunning

Cheers
AL

[sappy]

Nice owl, the wood color really works well too! Like the others, I like it where you've got it, looks natural.