nina050

A Quick Bite

A Quick Bite

The inland alpine valley of Sierra Valley near Portola, California is home to hundreds of different varieties of birds, especially hawks. This one had just sna...
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The inland alpine valley of Sierra Valley near Portola, California is home to hundreds of different varieties of birds, especially hawks. This one had just snatched a small ground squirrel or vole and was preparing to find a quiet place to have lunch... along with some prairie grass as a garnish !
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Feb, 2018

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A.mazing photo!!!

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Fantastic photo....survival at it's most beautiful

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Magnificent image and edit, Miss Nina!

What a beauty. Nature at is best.

Awesome!

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Wow....beautiful!! : )

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Awesome capture:-)

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An amazing shot and edit that I am sure will find this composition showcased in the Awake Magazine !

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Fantastic capture! Another wow!

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Wonderful image!

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I noticed when he left he took his happy meal with him.... Nice shot wonderful edit.

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