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Out of the Darkness

Out of the Darkness

The mating of the fireflies is a beautiful event that you can witness once a year in the Smoky Mountain National Forest. This year I was lucky enough to find a ...
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The mating of the fireflies is a beautiful event that you can witness once a year in the Smoky Mountain National Forest. This year I was lucky enough to find a secluded spot, as it is becoming very popular.
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Canon EOS 60D

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Aperture f/2.8 ISO 1600 Shutter 25/1 Focal Length 16/1

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Dec, 2015

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