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The face of a Great Gray Owl

The face of a Great Gray Owl

This Great Gray Owl caught and ate a vole while I photographed it. When it was done it flew right toward me and landed beside me. I had to back away to take t...
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This Great Gray Owl caught and ate a vole while I photographed it. When it was done it flew right toward me and landed beside me. I had to back away to take this photo.
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SONY ILCE-7RM5

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Aperture 9/1 ISO 3200 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 470/1

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Minnesota, US

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Jan, 2023

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163

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+35

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Great photo and portrait!

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Thank you so much!

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Whodat? Beautiful capture, Ed

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Thank you Ron! This is one of those WOW experiences.

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Thanks so much, Jayne!

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