The Great Horned owl, known for its tufted “horns” and striking yellow eyes, is a powerful predator found across the Americas. It is adaptable to various habitats, feeding on small mammals, birds, and reptiles. This bird is recognized for its distinctive hooting call and remarkable hunting abilities, making it a fascinating species.
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Each full moon is associated with an indigenous name. Hunter moon is typically associated with October
„Hunter Moon“ is finally finished! it’s the latest in my series based on indigenous names for the full moon. Having lived in Canada for over 20 years I have been privileged to see foxes hunting in the snow.
Over the past four years, I have attended three Schützenfeste in Lipperode, Germany. The Schützenfest is a local village-based three-day festival that has its origins in the 15th century, where militias trained for village defense. Nowadays, the shooting is restricted to hitting a wooden target designed in the form of a bird. There are prizes attached to parts of the bird. The person who shoots the last piece of the bird from the target is crowned King and takes over the social activities of the Schützenfest club for the following year. During the three-day festival, there are many parades with marching bands from other villages as well as the host village. Needless to say, beer is the common accompaniment to all these activities. In Lipperode, the “uniform” is a top hat with oak leaves, a white shirt and pants, and a black jacket with a yellow and red sash.
It has taken me several years to feel comfortable at these events, largely due to my impoverished German. However last year, Werner, Andreas’s brother in law took me under his wing and steered me to the good places to get some sketching done. My German can get me started in simple conversations and so I am slowly feeling more comfortable with these events.
Sketching while away from home encourages me to try new approaches. This time, ink and light washes with some dry brush stroke work
At 7400‘ the air is clear. Snow capped mountains enclose the east and north. This plateau is ranch land and large lots
Life on my Own 