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Female red-headed barbet stairs down a bee at a feeder . By the way this is not a composite .. This was taken with a Z9 Nikon and a Nikon PF 500 mm prime lens....
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Female red-headed barbet stairs down a bee at a feeder . By the way this is not a composite .. This was taken with a Z9 Nikon and a Nikon PF 500 mm prime lens.
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camera

NIKON Z 9

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Aperture 560/100 ISO 4000 Shutter 10/16000 Focal Length 5000/10

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May, 2022

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Awards

Winner in 2022 Photo Challenge

Winner in Your Favorite Shot of 2022 Photo Challenge

Winner in MY FAVORITE THEME Photo Challenge

Peer Award

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Absolute Masterpiece

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Top Choice

+17

Magnificent Capture

+15

Superb Composition

+13

All Star

Outstanding Creativity

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Superior Skill

Virtuoso

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Gorgeous, Mark!

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Nice timing!!

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Amazing shot!

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Fabulous shot

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Wow!!....this shot is spectacular!!! The focus on that eye and the details is spot on!!! And, I sure wouldn't want to be that bee...yikes!!! Lol!

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Wow....fantastic timing, image and capture Mark!

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Excellent shot, a dynamic story with unpredictable end! Congrats on your Win! :)

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Wow, great capture Mark! And a well deserved win.

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Fabulous image! Great detail and timing!

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Fantastic focus and timing

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Love this shot.

Congratulations on your recent win!~ Fantastic shot!~

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Another round of applause 👏👏

Wonderful capture!!!

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Amazing capture, Mark! Congratulations!

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Awesome capture!

Totally awesome! Brilliant!

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Congratulations, Mark, on your challenge win! I love your excellent image. Happy New Year to you! Kurt 😁

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The right time at the right place with the right camera in the right hands. Fabulous!

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Incredible capture, Mark! Cheers to your challenge victory!

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Magnificent capture, Mark. Nailed this shop perfectly

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Congratulations - another challenge win!

State of the art!!
Thanks for your submission to my Year 2022 Collection challenge. It’s very much appreciated. Good luck.

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This shot is awesome

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Nice capture!

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