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contorionist dancer quacker

Of all my contortionist quacker shots that I have taken so far, this one is my favorite. There is not a ballet dancer who shows such devotion to the moment and ...
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Of all my contortionist quacker shots that I have taken so far, this one is my favorite. There is not a ballet dancer who shows such devotion to the moment and position of the dance like this mallard does to grooming .LOL!!
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Apr, 2014

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