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On the Edge of Patience
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Balanced between instinct and opportunity, the Great Grey Owl waits—utterly still, yet charged with intent. In that breathless pause before motion, nature reveals its quiet mastery: strength cloaked in silence, and survival disguised as calm.
Taken By
Jacquie Matechuk
Taken On
October 19, 2025
Tagged
great
grey
owl
wildlife
alberta
birds
hunting
perched
animal
bird
vertebrate
bird_of_prey
great_grey_owl
wing
beak
terrestrial_animal
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Wildlife
Focal:
600
Lens Model:
RF600mm F4 L IS USM
Shutter speed:
0.0008 sec
Aperture:
f/ 4
Other Photos by
Jacquie