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Metallic Green Bee

Metallic Green Bee

A handheld shot of a metallic green bee feeding on the nectar from a cluster of tiny wildflowers.

A handheld shot of a metallic green bee feeding on the nectar from a cluster of tiny wildflowers.
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NIKON D7100

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settings

Aperture f/3.2 ISO 100 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 400/10

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upload_date

Mar, 2016

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376

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Awards

Peer Award

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Superb Composition

+5

Absolute Masterpiece

+4

Top Choice

+2

All Star

Outstanding Creativity

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Magnificent Capture

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