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Master of Disguise

Master of Disguise

A true bird of the tundra, the rock ptarmigan of Iceland and other arctic areas of north America, has the ability to change its coloring between seasons to blen...
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A true bird of the tundra, the rock ptarmigan of Iceland and other arctic areas of north America, has the ability to change its coloring between seasons to blend in with its surroundings...white in winter, but mottled dark brown and white after the snow melts. They are hard to spot in any season. This breeding male was a delightful chance encounter in southern Iceland.
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Iceland

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Jul, 2019

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I saw Willow Ptarmigan in Alaska. Very similar. This is an amazing piece of art.

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Beautiful capture and edit - your talents shine so brightly !

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Gorgeous capture and artistic touch! : )

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Nice catch and wonderful edit. You nailed this one.

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Awesome shot love this bird nicely composed perfect eye:-)

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Superb shot and edit!

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