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Wet, Wet, Wet

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg pictured during practice for the 2012 Belgian Grand Prix at the frequently wet Spa-Francorchamps. Can't recall which lens I wa...
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Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg pictured during practice for the 2012 Belgian Grand Prix at the frequently wet Spa-Francorchamps. Can't recall which lens I was using, but suspect it was a Sigma 150-500 (possibly wrapped in a supermarket bag).
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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 800 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 25000/100

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Feb, 2016

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