article_snippet: The stunning set of images was captured by Rick DobsonRick Dobson.
article_snippet: To get close enough to the owls, Rick Dobson had to make sure Rick Dobson approached slowly and did not walk directly towards the birds.
article_snippet: Rick Dobson said: 'Every winter I go out with my binoculars and scan the farmers' fields to see if I can locate wintering snowy owls. '
article_snippet: When I locate an owl I have to spend time slowly approaching it to get within a good distance to take photographs.
article_snippet: Some owls are much more approachable than others. '
article_snippet: Upon repeated visits the owls come to realise that I am not a threat and will ignore me, providing I move slowly, and carry on with its business.'
article_snippet: Rick Dobson described the owls as 'one of the most magnificent creatures on earth'. '
article_snippet: I think of the owls as snow ghosts or snow angels,' Rick Dobson said. '
article_snippet: Happy with its work: Rick Dobson added: 'Snowy owls are one of the most magnificent creatures on earth'.