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Common Darter

Common Darter

A Common Darter Dragonfly lit by late afternoon autumn sun

A Common Darter Dragonfly lit by late afternoon autumn sun
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PENTAX K-5

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Aperture 29/1 ISO 640 Shutter 1/180 Focal Length 30000/100

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Jun, 2016

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