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Loon Bath

Loon Bath

A Common Loon stretches its wings after diving in Klopp Lake at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.

A Common Loon stretches its wings after diving in Klopp Lake at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/8 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 800/1

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May, 2016

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Awards

People's Choice in Common Loons Photo Challenge

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Magnificent Capture

Superb Composition

Top Choice

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