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Eagle Smiling into the Sun

Eagle Smiling into the Sun

I believe this eagle appears to be smiling while enjoying the warmth of the sun on its face. I love finding art in nature!...
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I believe this eagle appears to be smiling while enjoying the warmth of the sun on its face. I love finding art in nature!
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camera

Canon EOS 7D

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settings

Aperture f/9 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 400/1

upload_date

upload_date

Mar, 2016

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2328

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Awards

Contest Finalist in Shades Of Brown Project

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Peer Award

+557

Magnificent Capture

+34

Absolute Masterpiece

+29

Top Choice

+27

Superb Composition

+18

Outstanding Creativity

+2

All Star

Superior Skill

Virtuoso

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Wow, that photo is a homerun! You really took the ball out of the park!

Thank you!

Magnificent capture, Chris

stunning!

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