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You're not sure whether it's got its eye on you! Amazing to see up close. In the Biarritz Aquarium, southwest France....
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You're not sure whether it's got its eye on you! Amazing to see up close. In the Biarritz Aquarium, southwest France.
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Canon EOS 70D

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Aperture f/5 ISO 8000 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 39/1

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Mar, 2016

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Awards

People's Choice in Underwater Realm Photo Challenge

People's Choice in Water Creatures Photo Challenge

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Genius

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great shot, congrats on winning challenge 😊

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