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Barn Owl

            Captured within the nurturing confines of the Avian Reconditioning Center in Apopka, Florida, this Barn Owl, Tyto alba, exudes an aura of enigmatic wisdom. The photograph reveals the owl's heart-shaped facial disc and deep, dark eyes, characteristic of its species. The fine detail in the plumage—white with black speckles on the upperparts and a beautiful mix of gray and tawny wings—illustrates the bird's silent but effective camouflage in its nocturnal hunts.

As a photographer, I strive to encapsulate not just the image but the essence of my subjects. Here, the Barn Owl's portrait is a testament to the quiet and often overlooked moments of natural majesty. The soft lighting captures the nuanced textures of the feathers, and the owl's calm, piercing gaze invites a moment of reflection, a silent conversation between the observer and the observed. 

©2020 Adam Rainoff

Taken on: October 31, 2020

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Camera: RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. PENTAX K-1, f/7.1, 1/1000 sec, 380mm, ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. PENTAX K-1
Lens:	HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW
Aperture:	f/7.1
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/1000)
Focal Length:	380mm
ISO:	400
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Not Defined
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Contrast:	High
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 13.3.1 (Macintosh)
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