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Andean Herders

Andean Herders

Herding dogs and our horse taking a respite as we make our way into the mountains around Apu Ausungate,

Herding dogs and our horse taking a respite as we make our way into the mountains around Apu Ausungate,
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NIKON D850

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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 250 Shutter 1/800 Focal Length 280/10

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Ocongate, Cusco, PE

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Aug, 2020

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Your photography tells an interesting story of loneliness overcome by animal companions.Very well done

Thanks Rick!

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