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Angels at the Gate

Angels at the Gate

Every year the US Navy's Blue Angels put on an airshow in SF highlighted by their flights around the GGB.

Every year the US Navy's Blue Angels put on an airshow in SF highlighted by their flights around the GGB.
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Canon EOS 20D

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Aperture 63/10 ISO 200 Shutter 1/800 Focal Length 400/1

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Jul, 2016

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Outstanding Creativity

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Genius

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Remarkable photo, great catch.

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Thanks Jim!

Absolute masterpiece !!!!

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Awesome capture and great timing!! Congrats on your challenge award!! : )

Congratulations on your winning photo. Nice...Very Nice

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Amazing Capture & Composition!!! :)

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