Such an idiot. Over 100 challenges and my first DQ. No great excuse. I simply misread the exposure date before I uploaded the shot.
Oh well.
Thanks for all of the great comments. They are much appreciated.
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I'd have liked this better after a little denoising and a straightening of that horizon line but it's nice and sharp, plus very cute. Love the owl hat!