alanpeterson

Diving Owl

Diving Owl

A Short-eared Owl pulling into a dive

A Short-eared Owl pulling into a dive
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 800 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 800/1

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Jul, 2015

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