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Rest in Peace, beautiful soul

Rest in Peace, beautiful soul

Sadly this stranded false killer whale didn't make it, he's now awaiting burial after a ceremony

Sadly this stranded false killer whale didn't make it, he's now awaiting burial after a ceremony
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Aperture 63/10 ISO 100 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 113/1

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Jun, 2016

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