Owls, one of the most mysterious and elegant animals, have been an ancient symbol of wisdom in many cultures. For being one of the few animals that sleep during the day, its repetitive and lulling sound, its discretion and bearing; these animals seem to keep secrets for a lucky few who can decipher them.
In Greek mythology, the owl is associated with the goddess Athena, who becomes it and represents the ideals of art, wisdom, beauty and skill. Because of these attributes that permeate our collective perception of these animals, and because of their intrinsic beauty, the photographer Sasi Smith has made owls his favorite model, a challenging task, because as you know, they are experts in camouflage.
Here are some of his photographs that encompass that elegant mystery that fascinates us about owls:
It might interest you