Well ime sticking with Marilynnes picturesjust tried one of my own and its not good,there is one missing i just couldn't get elements to include it.
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he is watching you Marilynne, Great shot
I would just move the one on the right over a bit and crop off the dead space. Wouldn't even notice a missing shot....
Awesome photos Marilynne. Could see that hunting mode.
Here is an Owl that I managed with a 90mm macro and onboard flash..