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Annas Hummingbird

Annas Hummingbird

Annas looking for food in the canyon

Annas looking for food in the canyon
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NIKON D850

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Aperture 8/1 ISO 3600 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 6000/10

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location

Madera Canyon, Arizona, US

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May, 2023

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