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TomWilm

(1,871 posts) Sun Sep 29, 2024, 09:40 AM Sep 2024

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Two photos now: My great grandfather, on bicycle with his pet owl [View all]

Last edited Sun Sep 29, 2024, 11:26 AM - Edit history (2)

My great-grandfather was a forest ranger. In the picture he is on his daily patrol with his pet owl, who sits on a special stick, so they can ride together.

Found another of them:

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Two photos now: My great grandfather, on bicycle with his pet owl [View all] TomWilm Sep 2024 OP

Fabulous !!! Karadeniz Sep 2024 #1

Magnificent Tetrachloride Sep 2024 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2024 #3

That is so cool. You are fortunate to have such a photograph. LoisB Sep 2024 #4

I love that (and would have loved to have met him)... hlthe2b Sep 2024 #5

That is wonderful and you have preserved it by posting here. Arne Sep 2024 #6

Looks like Northern Europe?yes? Germany/Holland/Denmark?...nt mitch96 Sep 2024 #7

So cool! MLAA Sep 2024 #8

Thats cool Figarosmom Sep 2024 #9

What year and location was this picture taken? Emile Sep 2024 #10

Picture is from around 1920, and colorized TomWilm Sep 2024 #12

What an absolutely amazing picture. Definitely a treasured picture. Fla Dem Sep 2024 #11

I think they cheated while posing for this photo ... TomWilm Sep 2024 #16

I see the seat and what look like pedels IbogaProject Sep 2024 #20

I think the bike is at a straight-on angle to the lens. The seat is visible behind (a bit below) the owl's perch. Beartracks Sep 2024 #23

In the first photo markodochartaigh Sep 2024 #24

I seriously doubt that the background is artificial... GiqueCee Sep 2024 #25

Found another photo! TomWilm Sep 2024 #18

Yes, a much clearer look at your Great Grandfather and his owl with the bike. Fla Dem Sep 2024 #36

You can see the seat and pedals in the first pic. whopis01 Sep 2024 #35

Two dapper gentlemen n/t sarge43 Sep 2024 #13

Reminds me of Flaco Donkees Sep 2024 #14

Such a very special photo. StarryNite Sep 2024 #15

What a great profession to have..always with nature. Love both owl pictures..they're so 😎 Deuxcents Sep 2024 #17

Beautiful orangecrush Sep 2024 #19

The stuff of myth and legend! Easterncedar Sep 2024 #21

Beautiful Picaro Sep 2024 #22

wonderful!! priceless photo! apcalc Sep 2024 #26

Truly awesome! Bayard Sep 2024 #27

👇👇👇👁️👁️ Goonch Sep 2024 #28

Fantastic! Niagara Sep 2024 #29

I forget to tell, owls name is Juuulius ... TomWilm Sep 2024 #30

Sound of 'calling name' at night: Donkees Sep 2024 #31

A slight tweak to a great family photo to be saved for all future generations. usaf-vet Sep 2024 #32

Wow. So very cool! CousinIT Sep 2024 #33

Very cool! That owl is huge! liberalla Sep 2024 #34