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Snowy owl flies above the rural Alberta, Canada, countryside
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We were driving some rural Alberta (Canada) country roads in search of snowy owls. Shot from inside vehicle using long lens/teleconverter as it lifted off from power poleTime
AfternoonLighting
Soft light on overcast dayEquipment
Canon 7D with 500mm F4 lens and 1.4 teleconverterInspiration
Snowy owls are a beautiful bird. Love their eyesEditing
Minor adjustments to exposure and colour. Sharpening appliedIn my camera bag
Always take Canon 7D with 500mm lens and teleconverter, as well as 100-400 zoom, when photographing snowy owls or other birdsFeedback
Decent camera with long lens and plenty of patience necessary