BobLinneman

When Shit Becomes Art

When Shit Becomes Art

With the elusive and coveted spotted towhee making a photographer's pleasurable hobby most difficult, at some point one of the just misses becomes your art...
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With the elusive and coveted spotted towhee making a photographer's pleasurable hobby most difficult, at some point one of the just misses becomes your art, the vessel with which you speak. Feel the towhee, love the towhee, stare into its mysterious red eye. If only it would sit still.
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COOLPIX P80

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Aperture 45/10 ISO 1600 Shutter 10/1000 Focal Length 842/10

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Nov, 2016

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