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Flat Snowy

Flat Snowy

A bit of an optical illusion, I managed to capture this image as this bird was coming towards me and just before she banked sharply to the left....
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A bit of an optical illusion, I managed to capture this image as this bird was coming towards me and just before she banked sharply to the left.
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Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

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Aperture 56/10 ISO 500 Shutter 1/1600 Focal Length 342/1

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Jul, 2016

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Awards

Contest Finalist in Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 2

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Runner Up in Covers Photo Contest Vol 32

Contest Finalist in Covers Photo Contest Vol 32

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Peer Award

+200

Absolute Masterpiece

+38

Magnificent Capture

+37

Superb Composition

+32

Top Choice

+22

Superior Skill

+15

Outstanding Creativity

+6

All Star

+3

Genius

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Excellent display of the wing tip feathers controlling air flow.

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