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Resplendent Quetzal on a branch in full color. This time he landed on a moss covered branch that I thought added to the picture....
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Resplendent Quetzal on a branch in full color. This time he landed on a moss covered branch that I thought added to the picture.
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camera

NIKON Z 9

settings

Aperture 560/100 ISO 800 Shutter 10/2500 Focal Length 5000/10

location

location

Costa Rica

upload_date

upload_date

Jun, 2023

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326

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+23

Awards

Peer Award

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Absolute Masterpiece

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Superb Composition

Outstanding Creativity

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What a beauty!

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Gorgeous!!! What a magnificent bird and photo!

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Outstanding. Great shot, Great pose!

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