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Sunset Heron

Sunset Heron

Black-headed Heron surveys the area during the sunset.

Black-headed Heron surveys the area during the sunset.
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camera

NIKON D850

settings

settings

Aperture f/8 ISO 2000 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 7000/10

location

location

Tanzania

upload_date

Sep, 2021

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332

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+91

Awards

People's Choice in Herons or egrets Photo Challenge

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+22

Absolute Masterpiece

+8

Magnificent Capture

+7

Top Choice

+3

Superb Composition

+2

Genius

All Star

Superior Skill

Outstanding Creativity

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Excellent shot, I love it.

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This is an “absolute masterpiece”; however, your perfect composition of the heron against the most complementary and harmonious background is phenomenal — stunningly brilliant photography! 👌👌

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Gorgeous...love the soft color and light!!!

Stunning!!😊

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Excellent capture:-)

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Great

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