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    After I returned from Ocean Shores, I kind of kicked myself for not getting more environment and "big Picture" photos.
    The Owls were too easy to get close to.
    Here is one showing the kind of perches they were on.
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    420mm (300f2.8 w/ 1.4)

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    Dan Kearl

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    This is great Dan, I think it needs to be a little brighter, not much though. Are these perches root masses from blown over trees?

    Jack

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    Jack, the perches are Pacific Ocean driftwood. Whole old growth trees in places.
    The spit at Ocean Shores is just a narrow piece of land jutting into the bay with the Ocean on one side and Grays Harbor bay on the other.
    The Owls in some cases are 100 feet or so from surf , in fact besides voles, I wonder if they are feasting on Ocean birds such
    as gulls, etc.
    The area they are in is just sandy ocean grasses, littered with stumps, logs and whole trees.
    That is the Ocean behind the Owl, you can see how close it is.
    Dan Kearl

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    Awesome piece of wood. Nice image too. Agree it could go brighter.

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    This is splendid. Visually appealing and there's a pervading mood of evocative loneliness here...

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    Excellent pose and details, agree it could go brighter.

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    Very nice shot. I like the perch and comp.
    Well done.

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