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This little fellow spent quite a lot of time scratching and chewing on this piece of driftwood. It was as if he was posing for us. Magical......
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This little fellow spent quite a lot of time scratching and chewing on this piece of driftwood. It was as if he was posing for us. Magical...
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locationAlaska, US

upload_dateSep, 2019

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16 Comments | Report
gman176
 
gman176 September 29, 2019
Amazing capture! Very well done
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AnnHopta September 29, 2019
Thank you. We were very fortunate to be able to observe him for 10 minutes.
eelcovanroden PRO+
 
eelcovanroden October 13, 2019
A fabulous photo!
miketrainor Platinum
 
miketrainor September 03, 2020
Beautiful light !
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AnnHopta September 03, 2020
Thank you! Right place, right time.😉
photosue50
 
photosue50 September 13, 2020
Wow
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AnnHopta September 13, 2020
Thanks very much! 😊
texaaronpueschel Platinum
 
texaaronpueschel September 14, 2020
I dream of shots like this. Your timing, subject. lighting and mood jump out.
texaaronpueschel Platinum
 
texaaronpueschel September 14, 2020
One more thing. The use of panoramic perspective much to this shot.
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AnnHopta September 14, 2020
Your comments are very much appreciated. Thank you!😊
MaryAnne306 PRO+
 
MaryAnne306 October 26, 2020
What a wonderful capture. Both composition and light are outstanding and the photo is charming.
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AnnHopta October 26, 2020
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment!
All_Photos_By_SarahB
 
All_Photos_By_SarahB January 31, 2021
Amazing Photo
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AnnHopta January 31, 2021
Thanks so much!
texaaronpueschel Platinum
 
texaaronpueschel March 28, 2021
Wow! This one gets it. Aren't these the moments that are etched in memory forever? This is a classic nature shot.
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AnnHopta March 28, 2021
Thank you for your wonderful comment, it is very much appreciated!
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johnbeinecke July 06, 2021
I love so many of your horse pictures. Where did you take them?
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AnnHopta September 02, 2021
I apologize for not answering sooner but I just saw this. Many of the photos are on shoots but many others are of my horses, friend's horses and at local events/races. I hope this answers your question!
Jdean80 Platinum
 
Jdean80 September 02, 2021
Congratulations on winning the discover wildlife photo contest! Great image, nice job!
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AnnHopta September 02, 2021
Thank you so much!
RichardAnthonyLee
 
RichardAnthonyLee September 06, 2021
Congratulations great image
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AnnHopta September 06, 2021
Thank you Richard.😊
Beautiful-Breeze Platinum
 
Beautiful-Breeze October 16, 2021
I almost can’t find the correct words for this photograph. It’s just beyond beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.
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AnnHopta October 16, 2021
Wow, what a wonderful comment. Thank you so much!!!
ErnieF PRO+
 
ErnieF February 12, 2022
Perfect Timing - Perfect Light - Perfect Image - Well Done 😀
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AnnHopta February 12, 2022
Thank you. It sure helped that he stayed at that piece of driftwood for a long time.
Rmay1
 
Rmay1 October 09, 2022
Congratulations on a fantastic win. Great photo.
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AnnHopta October 09, 2022
Thanks so much!
Fame_Bright_Photography Platinum
 
Fame_Bright_Photography Nov 21
Great shot!

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