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Watchful eyes

Watchful eyes

While exploring around an area in Ta Qali with my camera in hand I spied this cocker spaniel sitting and watching. I presumed him to be a stray dog as he watche...
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While exploring around an area in Ta Qali with my camera in hand I spied this cocker spaniel sitting and watching. I presumed him to be a stray dog as he watched me approach with those pleading sad eyes. A gentle character he was who soon warmed to me when realising I was not a threat.
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NIKON D80

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Aperture 56/10 ISO 100 Shutter 1/40 Focal Length 2000/10

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