Canadian Geographic Photo Club - A snow owl perches gracefully in the midst of a bush
  

A snow owl perches gracefully in the midst of a bush

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by LeiYang from Markham CA on 22 Dec 2024
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A snow owl perches gracefully in the midst of a bush, its stark white feathers blending with the snow-covered landscape. The soft breeze rustles the surrounding leaves, but the owl remains still, its keen gaze focused ahead. The sunlight filters through the branches above, casting a warm golden glow on its fur-like plumage, which seems to shimmer under the gentle rays. Its bright, piercing eyes stand out against the dense shrubs, glowing with an almost mystical intensity, as if they hold the secrets of the forest. The contrast between the owl's vivid, watchful stare and the peaceful, sunlit environment creates a serene yet captivating scene, a perfect moment of nature's quiet beauty.

  • Camera: NIKON D810
  • Focal: 550 mm
  • Shutter speed: 0.0004 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 25
tagged: animal bird owl snowy_owl white vertebrate neck bird_of_prey beak wing wildlife

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Radar posted 2024-12-22 9:08am

Wonderful, sharp photo. And very descriptive :)

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