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'The Leap'

'The Leap'

Having detected its prey, the GGOW leaps from its perch. Flinging itself into the air, it flies towards a face first plunge to dig its quarry out from under sno...
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Having detected its prey, the GGOW leaps from its perch. Flinging itself into the air, it flies towards a face first plunge to dig its quarry out from under snow and grass.

Great Gray Owl
Newport, NH 03-08-17

Canon EOS 7D Mark II, EF500mm f-4L IS USM
ISO 640, f-4.0, 1-1000th Sec., (EFL) 800mm
Tripod Mounted, Cropped for Composition
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Canon EOS 7D Mark II

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Aperture f/4 ISO 640 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 500/1

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Mar, 2017

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533

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Awards

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Peer Award

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Magnificent Capture

Superb Composition

Genius

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Thank you for submitting this great photo to the Owl Challenge! I have added it to my group of favorites from which I will choose the winner! Best Wishes!

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Congratulations on your TOP 3 finish in my Owl Challenge! Best wishes!

Thank you so much!! Wish I had seen this back then.

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Great image ! Nice and sharp where it counts. Nice seperation from the BG.

Thank you very much! It was an amazing bird to observe.

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