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Zebra on the Ledge

Zebra on the Ledge

A plains zebra pauses on top a steep bank after crossing a small stream in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania.

A plains zebra pauses on top a steep bank after crossing a small stream in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania.
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Canon EOS 5D

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Aperture f/11 ISO 200 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 300/1

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Feb, 2017

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Contest Finalist in Monthly Pro Vol 30 Photo Contest

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