From Chirag Jain Mysore

As the Swedish summer sun dipped below the trees, this beautiful Long-eared Owl settled among blooming hawthorn branches, bathed in a sea of golden light. Moments like these are what keep me returning to the wild, never knowing what nature will reveal next.

Sweden

Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) Date: 29 May 2026

Nikon Z8 + NIKKOR Z 180-600mm

600mm | f/6.3 | 1/400s

ISO 10000 | +0.7 EV

  • Foreigner
    2·
    1 month ago

    This is the face of someone who knows you clearly don’t own an air fryer.

    • anon6789OP
      2·
      1 month ago

      I was skeptical of them for a decent bit, and while I have the Breville Smart Oven instead of a dedicated air fryer, I am now a believer! Way better for many things than standard baking. I’m with the owl on this one.

      • Foreigner
        2·
        1 month ago

        I would get one but my counter space and my wife both say no :(

        • anon6789OP
          1·
          1 month ago

          The Breville has almost exclusively replaced our stove, since it’s just the 2 of us, so it’s earned its real estate. It lives on a section of counter not big enough for much anything else.