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Unexpected Visitors

Unexpected Visitors

While trying to get the seagull landing, I got a surprise visit from 3 unexpected flyers. I love the color of the water around that area and always carry a pol...
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While trying to get the seagull landing, I got a surprise visit from 3 unexpected flyers. I love the color of the water around that area and always carry a polarizer to get the most vivid colors. Monterey, California.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 350/10

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Feb, 2016

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the blue is amazing Mark; I really can feel the power of the sea

Splendid shot!!

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This is truly outstanding Mark.......great capture

Gorgeous!!! :)

A perfect seascape. WOW

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Love the ruggedness of this shot. And captured 4 birds flying. Excellent.

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beautiful scenic Mark - lovely colours in the water! Fantastic location!

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So very pretty! Lovely composition.

Stunning :)

Fantastic capture and edit! Love the color of the water and how fun that those pelicans decided to fly into the photo at the right moment! Love it!

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Gorgeous! Really, really well done! :)

Beautiful!

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