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Hypnotic Stare

Hypnotic Stare

Owls are my very favourite bird and every time I go to the Birds of Prey Centre I marvel at their ability to both amaze and amuse me. Such a wealth of expressio...
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Owls are my very favourite bird and every time I go to the Birds of Prey Centre I marvel at their ability to both amaze and amuse me. Such a wealth of expressions they possess. his little guy had me laughing out loud and this was his expression at my rudeness.
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Apr, 2019

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He looks bewildered. Lovely shot.

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Excellent close up. Awesome detail in the feathers.

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MAgnificent image John! I love the expression and detail! Kurt😁👍👍👍

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