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Red Tailed Hawk Landing on Post

Red Tailed Hawk Landing on Post

Taken near North Clear Creek just north of Creede, CO

Taken near North Clear Creek just north of Creede, CO
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Canon EOS REBEL T2i

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Aperture 5/1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 300/1

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Sep, 2016

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140

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+9

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I love this picture. Interesting that it's on an angle - it works. And I think this one is more dramatic than the other picture, with the bird closer to landing. Wonderful shot.

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