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Royal Spectators

Royal Spectators

Giraffes staring intently are always a good giveaway of predator presence in an area. This photo was taken in the Mara Triangle, Kenya, minutes from our camp at...
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Giraffes staring intently are always a good giveaway of predator presence in an area. This photo was taken in the Mara Triangle, Kenya, minutes from our camp at the crack of dawn.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 1400 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 2000/10

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Apr, 2016

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