JohnStager

Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl

A snow owl rests on a log after a Winter meal. To me, they are the most beautiful of raptors.

A snow owl rests on a log after a Winter meal. To me, they are the most beautiful of raptors.
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NIKON D810

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Aperture f/11 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 6000/10

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Feb, 2018

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