This is why we need conservation, and why federal land protections are critical. 16% of California's coastline is protected but so much of the rest of the state and country are at risk of losing federal protection designations in favor of commerce.
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We have Great Horned Owls living in the back yard, and they are used to seeing me, allowing me to get relatively close before taking off. During this last snowstorm, they huddled up in the vines on the tree out back and I was lucky enough to get these close-up shots.

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High time I made an introductory post on here. Hi! I'm Emmett: Chicago Photog based in Wichita. Here are some of my favorite pictures I've taken over the last few years. For booking inquiries, visit www.emmettjoseph.com

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