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Realm of the Raptor

Realm of the Raptor

Photographed in the Sierra Valley, California, this hawk is one of hundreds that call this high alpine valley home. If not sitting on a fence post or power pole...
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Photographed in the Sierra Valley, California, this hawk is one of hundreds that call this high alpine valley home. If not sitting on a fence post or power pole, raptors spend a great deal of time soaring in the sky in search of rodents and other prey.
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iPhone 7 Plus

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Aperture f/1.8 ISO 20 Shutter 1/5319 Focal Length 399/100

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Mar, 2019

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175

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+45

Awards

Peer Award

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Absolute Masterpiece

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Wonderful capture and the sky didn't stay this way for long. Timing is everything... Sharp as a tick....

brilliant!!

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Wow....gorgeous!!!!! : )

Awesome Nina! Wished I lived near you and Mark. Would love to tag-along with you both.

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Beautiful

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Fabulous capture Anita.

Beautiful!

Truly amazing capture.

Great detail and lighting. Superb!

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