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Little owlet, big leap

Little owlet, big leap

A charismatic burrowing owlet taking a leap from a small boulder.

A charismatic burrowing owlet taking a leap from a small boulder.
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Canon EOS-1D X

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Aperture f/5 ISO 200 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 500/1

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Jul, 2018

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Awards

Contest Finalist in Wildlife On The Move Photo Contest

Contest Finalist in Small Wildlife Photo Contest

Contest Finalist in The Natural Planet Photo Contest

Peer Award

+161

Absolute Masterpiece

+32

Magnificent Capture

+26

Top Choice

+17

Superb Composition

+11

Outstanding Creativity

Superior Skill

All Star

Genius

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Great Picture! I Love the colors and the baby Owl .Regards.Nat :O)

Love this! Great capture!

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What a great shot

Outstanding shot!

This is one of my favorite photos!

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They say in nature photography that gesture is everything . Bravo !! Try entering in Windland Smith Rice Nature's Best , I love this

What a wondrous shot!

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What a fantastic capture... Very cool

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Wonderful catch.

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