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Applying the Brakes

Applying the Brakes

A young male Anna's hummingbird has to flap those wings back in order to stop for a sip at the feeder.

A young male Anna's hummingbird has to flap those wings back in order to stop for a sip at the feeder.
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Aperture f/4.5 ISO 280 Shutter 10/2500 Focal Length 645/10

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Apr, 2016

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