paulhiggs

Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, Female, Hovering-

Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, Female, Hovering-

When time stands still.

When time stands still.
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NIKON D810

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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 800 Shutter 1/3200 Focal Length 5000/10

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Feb, 2016

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