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Christmas Visitor

Christmas Visitor

A green heron poses briefly on the branch of a pyracantha bush covered in red berries at a local lake near San Jose, California...
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A green heron poses briefly on the branch of a pyracantha bush covered in red berries at a local lake near San Jose, California
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camera

NIKON D500

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settings

Aperture f/7.1 ISO 800 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 6000/10

upload_date

upload_date

Dec, 2018

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276

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+73

Awards

Peer Award

+16

Absolute Masterpiece

+8

Top Choice

Magnificent Capture

Superb Composition

Outstanding Creativity

All Star

Genius

Superior Skill

Virtuoso

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Platinum

Wow this could be the perfect Christmas card. Very nice framing ... another masterpiece.

Platinum

Agree about a holiday card

Platinum

Tis the season...superb capture

Gorgeous! Definitely a beautiful Xmas card there Nina.

PRO+

Gorgeous! Beautiful detail. Love the framing.

Very nice !!!

Love the rich and vibrant colors nina, sooo pretty!!

PRO

Beautiful...love the color!! : )

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superb....love the composition and colours

Platinum

Incredible and I agree what a beautiful Christmas card!!

I also agree with the Christmas Card. Something so special.

PRO

Well crafted.

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Fantastic image...lovely rich bright colours and love the berry frame!

Beautiful shot!

im in love with every shot and every edit in your gallery … you inspire so many dear Nina :)

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