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Kereru in a Puriri

Kereru in a Puriri

Kereru in an Puriri Tree (indigenous NZ wood pigeon and Tree)

Kereru in an Puriri Tree (indigenous NZ wood pigeon and Tree)

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Canon EOS 100D

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 320 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 250/1

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Aug, 2017

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I have taken many photos of sunsets in the Okavango and each time it is always different. I particularly Iiked the clouds in front of the sun in this

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Close up of a Crested Barbet

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