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Diving 101

Diving 101

Common Tern dives for a fish in a small pond.

Common Tern dives for a fish in a small pond.
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NIKON D850

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Aperture f/14 ISO 2000 Shutter 1/3200 Focal Length 3500/10

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Milpitas, California, US

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Jul, 2020

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