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I'm not an ornithologist, so I'm not sure what this is... Could be an owl? Flying on cloudy day, good light on the face......
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I'm not an ornithologist, so I'm not sure what this is... Could be an owl? Flying on cloudy day, good light on the face...
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Canon EOS 7D

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/800

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Jan, 2015

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Awards

Chatter Award

Zenith Award

Legendary Award

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Contest Finalist in One Is Enough Photo Contest

People's Choice in Flight Photo Challenge

People's Choice in birds of prey Photo Challenge

Contest Finalist in Two Wings Photo Contest

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+86

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+84

Superb Composition

+77

Magnificent Capture

+38

Superior Skill

+30

Outstanding Creativity

+16

All Star

+8

Genius

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Categories

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Uh....I vote owl! haha! The eyes and nose give it away. Awesome capture!

Premium

STUNNING capture, love light, focus, detail, voted in Two Wings !!

Amazing capture, congratulations !

PRO+

Wonderful timing and capture! Congrats!

PRO+

Excellent shot! Congrats!

Creative use of eye focus!

Platinum

I am possessed by the beauty of this entry.

Crazy eyes!

Thanks everyone for the supportive feedback!

Great shot!

greate shot! it look more like a falcon or a hawk, then an owl )

Beautiful!

Absolutely beautiful!!!

Platinum

Thank you for submitting your wonderful photo to my “Raptors in Flight” Challenge! I have placed it in my Top 10 from which the winner will be chosen. Best of luck!

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