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Vulture

Vulture

Not the prettiest bird on the planet but essential to life in the wild.

Not the prettiest bird on the planet but essential to life in the wild.
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camera

NIKON D3200

settings

settings

Aperture f/6.3 ISO 320 Shutter 10/20000 Focal Length 5000/10

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upload_date

Aug, 2015

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279

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+95

Awards

Peer Award

+7

Top Choice

+6

Superb Composition

+5

Absolute Masterpiece

Magnificent Capture

Superior Skill

All Star

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