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Barn Owl

Barn Owl

I once lived in South Africa, and one of these flew within inches of my ear returning to its nest in the eaves below the roof, and I didn't hear a sound! Magnif...
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I once lived in South Africa, and one of these flew within inches of my ear returning to its nest in the eaves below the roof, and I didn't hear a sound! Magnificent birds.
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camera

Canon EOS 650D

settings

settings

Aperture f/9.0 ISO 400 Shutter 1/800

upload_date

upload_date

Aug, 2013

Views

230

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+8

Awards

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