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Green-crowned brilliant (female)

Green-crowned brilliant (female)

Shot from the balcony of Rancho Naturalista, Turrialba.

Shot from the balcony of Rancho Naturalista, Turrialba.
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NIKON D5300

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Aperture 40/10 ISO 800 Shutter 10/3200 Focal Length 3000/10

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Costa Rica

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Jun, 2023

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