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The Blue Jay Mobs the Hawk

The Blue Jay Mobs the Hawk

I was shooting this hawk when the blue jay "photobombed."

I was shooting this hawk when the blue jay "photobombed."
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camera

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

settings

settings

Aperture f/9 ISO 640 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 300/1

upload_date

upload_date

Sep, 2015

Views

125

Likes

+14

Awards

Superb Composition

Top Choice

Outstanding Creativity

Peer Award

Magnificent Capture

Absolute Masterpiece

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