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A Wood Duck Approaches

A Wood Duck Approaches

A Wood Duck drake leaves the islands of Sequoia Park's pond to feed in the soft afternoon light.

A Wood Duck drake leaves the islands of Sequoia Park's pond to feed in the soft afternoon light.
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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 800 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 800/1

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Nov, 2015

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