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Raven's Perch

Raven's Perch

Grand Canyon visitor . Raven sits in a tree with a good view of the canyon.

Grand Canyon visitor . Raven sits in a tree with a good view of the canyon.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/22 ISO 250 Shutter 1/15 Focal Length 360/10

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Arizona, US

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Nov, 2020

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192

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I love this capture. The expansive background is so perfect for this shot

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Just a perfect picture!

I'm pleased you joined my challenge "The November 2020 Collection". Great, thanks, and let's hope it turns all right well for you. The competition is, as ever, very hard! That is this month especially the case, because VB approved the challenge for the gallery and extended the duration. Good luck.

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Wonderful capture....so well composed!

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