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Intimidation Factor

Intimidation Factor

They aren't the biggest owls in the world, or the prettiest, but they sure can make you ponder the decision of staying put, or moving quickly....
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They aren't the biggest owls in the world, or the prettiest, but they sure can make you ponder the decision of staying put, or moving quickly.
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Canon EOS-1D X

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Aperture 63/10 ISO 2000 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 400/1

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Oct, 2016

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340

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+36

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Fantastic capture! I love owls and I love this photo!

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