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The elegant gemsbok

The elegant gemsbok

Gemsbok (Oryx gazella)

Namibia

The horns of this species are absolutely stunning, yet the markings of the gemsbok or oryx are in no ...
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Gemsbok (Oryx gazella)

Namibia

The horns of this species are absolutely stunning, yet the markings of the gemsbok or oryx are in no way inferior, making this species incredibly iconic. So much so that many companies use it as their logo.
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NIKON D5

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 720 Shutter 1/800 Focal Length 7000/10

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Namibia

upload_date

Feb, 2019

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215

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Awards

Peer Award

+6

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