"Great Gray Owl"

When I first went by it, this owl was facing straight ahead so its eyes weren't visible to me. It blended so well with the bark of the tree, I almost didn't realize it was a bird. It was enthralled with watching some small quarry below, so after doing my double take, I was able to quickly set up my tripod. The owl turned then toward me allowing me this picture and then swooped down to chase his prey.