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Fossilized Egret

Fossilized Egret

This egret had the sun behind it, When I added contrast it took on something of an x-ray look. It reminds me of a pterodactyl fossil....
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This egret had the sun behind it, When I added contrast it took on something of an x-ray look. It reminds me of a pterodactyl fossil.
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camera

SONY SLT-A99V

settings

settings

Aperture f/5 ISO 160 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 1800/10

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upload_date

Sep, 2015

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486

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+89

Awards

Staff Winter Selection 2015

Peer Award

+9

Superb Composition

+8

Top Choice

+4

Magnificent Capture

+3

Absolute Masterpiece

Superior Skill

All Star

Outstanding Creativity

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