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A Great Grey Owl dives off its perch to drop down on an unsuspecting Meadow Vole it has pinpointed under the snow.

A Great Grey Owl dives off its perch to drop down on an unsuspecting Meadow Vole it has pinpointed under the snow.
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Canon EOS-1D X

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Aperture f/4 ISO 2500 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 600/1

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Feb, 2020

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Excellent shot

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Magnificent!

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Gorgeous capture!

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Perfect shot!

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You got an owl!!!! I want one!! LOL

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Incredible image, Harry! Congratulations x5!

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