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Close formation of Snow Geese

Close formation of Snow Geese

It is amazing how tight they fly together. My favorite shot of the Snow Geese.
Lens: Tamron 150-600mm g2

It is amazing how tight they fly together. My favorite shot of the Snow Geese.
Lens: Tamron 150-600mm g2
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NIKON Z 8

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Aperture 8/1 ISO 110 Shutter 1/800 Focal Length 5500/10

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Dec, 2023

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