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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Barred Owl's Perch

A Barred Owl perches in an evergreen tree, drowsily waking up from a mid-day nap. Its brown/cream feathers are gloriously illuminated by the sun - while its eyes appear as reflective and intelligent voids.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: North Carolina, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D5300
Copyright: © Alexander Smith