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Mating time

Mating time

A male giant egret displays his mating plumage in hope of attracting a female.

A male giant egret displays his mating plumage in hope of attracting a female.
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NIKON D7100

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Aperture f/10.0 ISO 800 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 2600/10

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Apr, 2015

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