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Shoebill Stork shaking itself dry, Mabamba Swamp

Shoebill Stork shaking itself dry, Mabamba Swamp

Of course after a plunge in the waters of a swamp you need to shake it all off!

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Of course after a plunge in the waters of a swamp you need to shake it all off!

www.vondelingphotography.com for more information on my work and activities
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NIKON D500

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settings

Aperture 56/10 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 5000/10

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Nov, 2016

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256

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+20

Awards

Peer Award

+2

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Magnificent Capture

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