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The perch

The perch

I took this picture near Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah. It was early morning and we wanted to catch the sun coming up at the point. Couldn't pass this ...
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I took this picture near Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah. It was early morning and we wanted to catch the sun coming up at the point. Couldn't pass this one up...
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 100 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 280/10

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Mar, 2017

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Awesome......Perfect perch for your hawk to hunt from

Amazing shot!!!

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I love lone trees in a ragged landscape! And the bird of prey atop the tree? Just icing on the cake! ッ

wow, breathtaking !

Awesome shot Mark!

Stunnin' shot.. Lovin the puffys シ

The one time you weren't driving and got the shot of the day!! This is marvelous and especially so since it was shot from the car!

WOWZZZZZA!!!!!! What a beautifully composed shot!!!!!!!!!!

You are the luckiest guy with birds. Outstanding.

LOVE this Mark!! :D

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Great work on this. Time of the day was right. Heavenly. Thanks for supporting my pics.

posing for you Mark .. love that tree .. a great composition !!

these old trees are beautiful - and the bird is top-notch!!

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What an impressive looking landscape and image even with or without the hawk on that tree!

Got it all....wonderful image

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This is absolutely stunning...way to go!

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Incredible capture!

spectacular shot!

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Beautiful shot and great timing! Perfect!

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Great Landscape photograph Mark, love it:-)

Great shot! I think I got the same tree but without the bird ;)!

Had to come back and have another look at your images, love your Gallery. Cheers Peter

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Excellent composition, like a Bonsai.

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Wonderful... desolate and beautiful!

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Great picture

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