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Annas at Ramsey Canyon. Few birds this day.

Annas at Ramsey Canyon. Few birds this day.
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NIKON D850

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Aperture 8/1 ISO 4000 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 6000/10

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Sierra Vista, Arizona, US

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May, 2023

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