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The Succulent Flavors of the Desert

The Succulent Flavors of the Desert

A Black & Yellow Swallowtail Butterfly taking advantage of the blooms from the rare desert rain storms.

A Black & Yellow Swallowtail Butterfly taking advantage of the blooms from the rare desert rain storms.
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NIKON D810

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Aperture 8/1 ISO 5000 Shutter 1/3200 Focal Length 7000/10

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Aug, 2016

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