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Jan 22, 2010 19:10 |  #1

I got this shot before the great storms of 2010 set in out here in California. This little Owl was really tame and easy to approach.


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Jan 22, 2010 19:14 |  #2

Awesome shot. I ready for this rain to stop!


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Jan 22, 2010 20:10 |  #3

One of the best I've seen. Good work.


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Jan 22, 2010 20:37 |  #4

Excellent capture of a great looking owl!


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Jan 23, 2010 01:19 |  #5

Excellent shot Chuck.


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Jan 23, 2010 04:15 |  #6

Superb shot


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Jan 23, 2010 06:20 |  #7

agreed, very good shot! Hope you guys dry out soon!


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Jan 23, 2010 09:33 |  #8

Very nice!!




  
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Jan 23, 2010 16:36 |  #9

Thanks everyone. Was going to go look for them today but got up and it was still raining so I stayed home.


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Jan 23, 2010 16:40 |  #10

As nice a bird shot as I have seen.....!!


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Jan 23, 2010 16:45 |  #11

Awwwwww, how precious!
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Jan 24, 2010 11:43 |  #12

Thanks for your comments Peach and Karen. They are appreciated.


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Jan 24, 2010 11:45 |  #13

Simply amazing photo. Awesome.


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Jan 24, 2010 15:24 |  #14

Absolutely amazing. Great job!


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Jan 24, 2010 16:32 |  #15

Outstanding shot. Thumbs up! :-)


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