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Eurasian jays are usually spooked by the first hint of a camera, but this one hung around for just long enough to permit a couple of snaps. Taken in Kelsey Park...
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Eurasian jays are usually spooked by the first hint of a camera, but this one hung around for just long enough to permit a couple of snaps. Taken in Kelsey Park, Beckenham, UK, with Nikkor 300mm f4.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/4 ISO 800 Shutter 10/32000 Focal Length 3000/10

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Aug, 2017

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Very nice detail & texture, great shot!!

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