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Kingfisher Colors

Kingfisher Colors

A Woodland Kingfisher lands on a branch near a lagoon in East Africa.

A Woodland Kingfisher lands on a branch near a lagoon in East Africa.
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camera

NIKON D850

settings

settings

Aperture f/8 ISO 4000 Shutter 1/3200 Focal Length 7000/10

location

location

Tanzania

upload_date

May, 2021

Views

506

Likes

+128

Awards

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Magnificent Capture

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Absolute Masterpiece

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Top Choice

+6

Superior Skill

+2

Superb Composition

Virtuoso

Outstanding Creativity

All Star

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Gorgeous Mark!! I was looking to see if you had posted anything yet!! Welcome Home!! Can't wait to see more! : )

Spectacular!!

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Excellent composition and timing.

Beautiful capture!

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Mark, these are National Geographic quality. Did I say wow yet?

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Excellent shot love the colours nicely done Mark😊

Stunning with the details, colors and action!

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Beautiful!!! Love the colors and perspective!!

Great colors and focus Mark!!
Thanks for joining The May 2021 Collection challenge. It's very appreciated. I wish you all the best luck you can get.

Stunning!` Great job!

Stunning and exceptionally beautiful,Mark!!!!

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Wonderful display of colors from a seemingly willing and able subject.

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