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Sunset Owl

Sunset Owl

A Short-eared Owl at sunset in Arcata Bottoms

A Short-eared Owl at sunset in Arcata Bottoms
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 800 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 800/1

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Feb, 2015

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Dazzling owl shot at the golden hour.

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