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Spike-heeled Lark

Spike-heeled Lark

Beautiful Spike-heeled Lark taken at Bethuli, on the Orange Free State side of the Gariep dam, South Africa

Beautiful Spike-heeled Lark taken at Bethuli, on the Orange Free State side of the Gariep dam, South Africa
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Canon EOS 7D

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 200 Shutter 1/1600

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Nov, 2013

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Awards

Superb Composition

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Top Choice

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Absolute Masterpiece

Magnificent Capture

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Animals

Great light and nice detail in the feathers. Nice soft bokeh as well!

PRO+

DesirÃ©, Excellent caprure! Brian

Nice comp., dof and detail!

Great shot , nice comp! ;)

Platinum

really like your bird pictures! this one is very sharp and the POV is excellent

Platinum

Stunning shot:-)

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