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JohnStager

Happy Owl

Happy Owl

I love the faces on the Ural owl and in this photo he almost looks like he's smiling.

I love the faces on the Ural owl and in this photo he almost looks like he's smiling.
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NIKON D7100

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/1600

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Oct, 2014

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I so loved this and you do great work. Its hard to find owls around here hopefully one I can capture these owls

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