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Goldfinch and Cherry Blossoms

Goldfinch and Cherry Blossoms

A goldfinch rests in a cherry blossom tree, surrounded by beautiful blossoms. Taken in the Niagara Peninsula in Ontario at the height of the Spring cherry bloss...
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A goldfinch rests in a cherry blossom tree, surrounded by beautiful blossoms. Taken in the Niagara Peninsula in Ontario at the height of the Spring cherry blossom blooms.
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NIKON D7100

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Aperture f/11.0 ISO 500 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 5000/10

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May, 2015

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