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Long Tongue

Long Tongue

A Ruby Throated hummingbird rests and reaches out with his long tongue.

A Ruby Throated hummingbird rests and reaches out with his long tongue.
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PENTAX K-x

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 400 Shutter 1/80 Focal Length 20000/100

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Mar, 2015

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