Byrdgrl

Peeking mantis

Peeking mantis

Someone was feeling a little shy

Someone was feeling a little shy
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Canon PowerShot SX110 IS

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 200 Shutter 1/50 Focal Length 6700/1000

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Dec, 2015

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387

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