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The Beetle

The Beetle

The Beetle is an intrinsic part of Mexican identity and I was fascinated with the straight lines of the building and the contrasting curves of the beetle, both ...
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The Beetle is an intrinsic part of Mexican identity and I was fascinated with the straight lines of the building and the contrasting curves of the beetle, both having seen better days.

The photo was recently the March winner in Intrepid Travel's Photo competition.
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Canon EOS 550D

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Aperture f/4.0 ISO 200 Shutter 1/80

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upload_date

Mar, 2014

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288

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+6

Awards

Superb Composition

Peer Award

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