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The Snowy Owl

The Snowy Owl

On a crisp winter day against a deep blue sky the Snowy dives off her perch to capture her first meal, a vole.

On a crisp winter day against a deep blue sky the Snowy dives off her perch to capture her first meal, a vole.
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NIKON D810

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Aperture 28/5 ISO 200 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 600/1

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Jun, 2016

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85

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+15

Awards

Absolute Masterpiece

+2

Superb Composition

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