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    Fascinating birds, these short-eared owls.

    i cant get enough..

    Last week i`ve got the chance to observe some of them...
    it was a long way to drive and it was cold outside.. but anyway:
    i am addicted ;)

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    Love the environment and the subject. Nice wings up pose too.
    I just wish the snow covered branch that is blocking the feet and tail was not there.
    He is a bit angled away from us which is unfortunate.
    But definitely a keeper!
    Gail

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    It really looks like you had a cold day for shooting. You caught the focus right on the owl's face and any sharp capture of one of these is a good thing. Unfortunately, the owl is moving away from you and the foreground sticks are very distracting. Glad to hear you're going to keep trying.

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    I like the side view with the stretched wings, the snow environment is really nice too. I also wish the twigs weren't blocking parts of the tail. TFS
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    Lovely shot Eric - I understand your addiction! Keep going and you will get that elusive really top class shot.

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    If the twigs were not in the way this image would be in the top drawer. Well done however.

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    Yes, those FG twigs are unfortunate, but the others are pretty neat with the hoar frost. Good wing extension here.

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    That underwing detail is amazing as it they gray-blue sky and frost. Points mentioned above, no need to repeat, but I look forward to more of your images !

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