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Humpback whale, Ha'apai, Kingdom of Tonga

Humpback whale, Ha'apai, Kingdom of Tonga

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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Aperture f/8 ISO 320 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 16/1

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Oct, 2018

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Awards

Contest Finalist in Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 38

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Absolute Masterpiece

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Magnificent Capture

+22

Top Choice

+17

Superb Composition

+9

All Star

+1

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Outstanding Creativity

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