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Puffin at Sumburgh Head

Puffin at Sumburgh Head

Shetland Islands, Scotland

Shetland Islands, Scotland
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/4 ISO 320 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 2000/10

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Feb, 2016

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Great capture. Lighting and focus spot on. Beautiful.

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So jealous. I love puffins.

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