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The Sunbathing Owl

The Sunbathing Owl

This screech owl enjoys a bit of sunshine and warmth on a cold winters day ... a good place for a nap!

This screech owl enjoys a bit of sunshine and warmth on a cold winters day ... a good place for a nap!
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NIKON Z 6

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Aperture f/11 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 400/1

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Rochester, New York, US

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upload_date

Jan, 2020

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721

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Awards

Legendary Award

Contest Finalist in Monthly Pro Photo Contest Volume8

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