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Longing for freedom

Longing for freedom

The light and shadows playing on key parts of the image like the head and feathers and also the splash of light on the claws as well as the look in eye really c...
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The light and shadows playing on key parts of the image like the head and feathers and also the splash of light on the claws as well as the look in eye really caught my attention. I think this image conveys the feeling of the caged bird longing to break free and fly high up above.
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NIKON D810

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 160 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 1250/10

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Apr, 2015

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