Travel photo of the day: Snowy owl pays a visit

Snowy owl at Damon Point, Wash.

In this bonus edition of the daily travel photo, we're highlighting last week's It's a Snap gallery winner. Though the competition was stiff, with great photos from around the world, the majority of voters settled on Talia Rose's shot of a snowy owl.

Rose told TODAY.com that she had read about a gathering of snowy owls at Damon Point State Park, which is located on the coast of Washington state. Rose and her son headed out there on Jan. 13.

The weather was ideal, and the two hiked along the beach as the sun rose. When the light brightened, they found themselves amid a half dozen snowy owls. The two spent much of the day taking photos and enjoying the rare sight.

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What a beautiful creature that our Creator made for our enjoyment?

    Reply#1 - Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:30 PM EST

    Very nice pix of owl

    thanks

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      Reply#2 - Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:47 PM EST

      The logical successor to the "ORLY" owl - a hearty laugh at the foolishness.

        Reply#3 - Sat Feb 18, 2012 1:05 PM EST

        And I was just thinking badly about the Owl that sits in a tree outside my room and keeps me up at night. They are a beautiful creature.

          Reply#4 - Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:12 PM EST
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