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Redwood Owl

Redwood Owl

A Great Gray Owl perched on top of a young redwood in Prairie Creek Redwoods State park.

A Great Gray Owl perched on top of a young redwood in Prairie Creek Redwoods State park.
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I really want to photograph an owl! Great work here!

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Gorgeous image! I love the dark green background and the pine branches. It really makes you focus on the Great Gray Owl. Beautiful!

Thanks. An opportunity to photograph a Great Gray Owl in a redwood forest only comes along once in a generation, and I'm so glad I could be there for it.

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