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It's What All the Kids Are Wearing
Photograph by Daniel J. Cox

In the closing weeks of Arctic summer the down of babyhood gives way to flight-ready feathers. As juveniles, both males and females show heavy gray-brown banding—snowy owls get snowier as they mature. Females retain some markings, but males typically become pure white by the time they're three to four years old.

Camera: Nikon F5
Film Type: Fujichrome Provia 100
Lens: 500mm f/4
Speed and F-Stop: 1/250 @ f/5.6

Weather Conditions: Sunny
Time of Day: 10:30 p.m.
Lighting Techniques: Natural light