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Drake and Duckling

Drake and Duckling

A Wood Duck drake and duckling preen and stretch together in Sequoia Park's pond.

A Wood Duck drake and duckling preen and stretch together in Sequoia Park's pond.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/8 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 800/1

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Jan, 2016

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