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Green Hermit

Taken at El Bosque de Paz in Costa Rica. The hummingbird feeders attracted many types of hummer and it's always a challenge to get a sharp shot. No flash...
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Taken at El Bosque de Paz in Costa Rica. The hummingbird feeders attracted many types of hummer and it's always a challenge to get a sharp shot. No flashes were used for this shot.
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NIKON D610

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Aperture f/8 ISO 1250 Shutter 1/1600 Focal Length 3000/10

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Jan, 2016

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