laurenkaymyers

Saw Whet Owl-413-2

This photo was taken in the woods in Northern Wisconsin. The owl is only about 10 inches tall and is my favorite owl.

This photo was taken in the woods in Northern Wisconsin. The owl is only about 10 inches tall and is my favorite owl.
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NIKON D610

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 400 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 2600/10

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Oct, 2015

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Superb Composition

+21

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Great capture,love your portfolio

Fantastic Image, Excellent Capture

Where do you manage to get these owl shots? All I ever get is to either hear them calling or flying in the distance... Ugh !

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The detail in this capture is just amazing. You chose your POV well - their eyes are so mesmerizing!

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I'm sorry - meant to congratulate you on winning Featured in May 2016!!

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superb...congrats on the Feature

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Such beauty!
Martha

This is such an amazing capture, love everything about it. The eyes and the way they look at you, the surroundings, the clarity and presentation, all top notch. Susan

Beautiful!

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Amazing shot Lauren

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Thank you for submitting your wonderful photo to this challenge! I have added it to my favorites so best of luck!

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Saw Whet Owl-413-2

This photo was taken in the woods in Northern Wisconsin. The owl is only about 10 inches tall and is my favorite owl.

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