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Exotic splendor

Exotic splendor

Heliconia bihai aka Macaw flower

Heliconia bihai aka Macaw flower
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

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settings

Aperture 45/10 ISO 160 Shutter 1/80 Focal Length 10904/1000

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upload_date

Aug, 2016

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Awards

Peer Award

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