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Beetle Busyness

Beetle Busyness

A black beetle on a yellow cactus bloom.

DSC7421 2022-05-10

A black beetle on a yellow cactus bloom.

DSC7421 2022-05-10
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NIKON D810

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settings

Aperture 14/1 ISO 2200 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 1000/10

upload_date

upload_date

Jul, 2023

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75

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+5

Awards

Peer Award

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Fantastic how you've captured the yellow in yellow detail and then i'mm not even talking about how one can count the pollen on the beetle! Well done Shirley.

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Contrast and details are amazing!

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