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Mugg Shot

Mugg Shot

Photo taken at Rietvlei Nature Reserve, Pretoria South Africa. Slightly denoised and cropped to reduce negative space. The dark background helps to make the bir...
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Photo taken at Rietvlei Nature Reserve, Pretoria South Africa. Slightly denoised and cropped to reduce negative space. The dark background helps to make the bird stand out while the green twig serves as part of a natural frame. (BJE_8557c)
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camera

Canon EOS 7D Mark II

settings

settings

Aperture 8/1 ISO 2000 Shutter 1/4000 Focal Length 600/1

upload_date

upload_date

Nov, 2016

Views

248

Likes

+47

Awards

Peer Award

+11

Superb Composition

Absolute Masterpiece

Outstanding Creativity

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All Star

Magnificent Capture

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Beautiful shot!

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Thank you very much. Really appreciate your comment.

I love this photo, the bird is beautiful!

PRO

Rather late than never. Thank you for your kind words.

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You've got some phenomenal bird captures in your gallery!

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Your comments are seriously appreciated and I'm glad you enjoyed "flying" through my gallary.

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