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Rough Landing

Rough Landing

Observing the Mute Swan for many years learning there Habits and Lifestyle has lead me to Appreciate these Fantastic creatures.They are The largest (Heaviest) F...
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Observing the Mute Swan for many years learning there Habits and Lifestyle has lead me to Appreciate these Fantastic creatures.They are The largest (Heaviest) Flying Birds in North America, this does not include the fabulous California Condor.
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NIKON D90

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Aperture f/9.5 ISO 200 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 135/1

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Dec, 2015

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Thank You Charlie

Absolutely perfect Doug;)

Thank you Amanda :)

The splash is amazing Doug! you captured it in the right moment!

Thank you Doris-I appreciate the Comment

Amazing picture!

Thank you Natalie, much appreciated

Thank you Jo, I do appreciate your kind comments

I think this is what you would call a "Splash Landing"! ha ha
Nice capture!

Thank you Aniita, much appreciated

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Awesome capture

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