These are some GREAT photos. The fawn pic is an "optical illusion" and is a VERY unique photo. LOL it appears to be levitating (maybe momma is a jedi?) but is actually either just lying down or just getting up (I believe lying down, if getting up it's head would be up). The shadow that appears underneath it is actually in the foreground and is from the tree, not the fawn.

The bird is obviously an owl, as was said only owls have feathers on their legs (eliminates wind noise when approaching prey, bare legs actually produce an audible whistle too the tiny ears of mice and other rodents), the short head, the compact body and the coloration. A red tailed hawk would appear MUCH different if you were to see one in that position. FANTASTIC photo and I agree, an award winner for sure!

Thanks for sharing,
RA