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Laurie_Madsen

Blue Jay Portrait 2

Blue Jay Portrait 2

Portrait of a Blue Jay

Portrait of a Blue Jay
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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 400 Shutter 1/4000 Focal Length 3000/10

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Mar, 2015

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