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Northern Mockingbird

Northern Mockingbird

I captured him just as he was launched to fly. A beautiful example of the Northern Mockingbird. I am always delighted to capture this rare desert bird.
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I captured him just as he was launched to fly. A beautiful example of the Northern Mockingbird. I am always delighted to capture this rare desert bird.
Lens: Tamron 150-600 g2
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camera

NIKON D850

settings

settings

Aperture f/6.3 ISO 125 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 6000/10

location

location

Vail, Arizona, US

upload_date

upload_date

May, 2021

Views

104

Likes

+35

Awards

Peer Award

+14

Absolute Masterpiece

Magnificent Capture

Superb Composition

Top Choice

Superior Skill

Outstanding Creativity

All Star

Top Ranks

Top 20 rank week 2

Top 20 rank week 1

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