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a snowy owl in the snow near Quebec City, Canada
March 25, 2015

Against the Wind

A snowy owl appears to fight against the elements during extreme weather conditions near Quebec City, Canada. “I knew that many snowy owls were in the area,” writes Your Shot member Dominic Roy, “but it’s not always easy to find them.”

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Photograph by Dominic Roy, National Geographic Your Shot

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