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Watch me fly...

Watch me fly...

The leader charged.
Right before takeoff.

We had planned a trip to Bhigwan to see the flamingos.
A beautiful location for bird watc...
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The leader charged.
Right before takeoff.

We had planned a trip to Bhigwan to see the flamingos.
A beautiful location for bird watchers and photographers.

clicked at
Bhigwan, Pune District, Maharashtra, India.
November 2016
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camera

NIKON D5300

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settings

Aperture 63/10 ISO 900 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 280/1

location

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Bhigvan, Maharashtra, IN

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upload_date

Dec, 2016

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great capture, voted Covers

Thanks Estrella, that's kind of you... :) :)

Platinum

A superb capture Aarti, it amazes me how they can support their own body weight.

Thanks Nigel. Nature is always amazing. :)

Platinum

Great action shot:-)

What a great shot - like you said - just before take off!!

Thanks Barb..... :)

Beautiful..Pl. share lens details.

Nikkor 55-300mm it is a kit lens.

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