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Taking Off

Taking Off

This was one of those shots I didn't realize I caught until I was processing images at home. Taken at Hammonasset State Park in Madison, CT in November, 2...
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This was one of those shots I didn't realize I caught until I was processing images at home. Taken at Hammonasset State Park in Madison, CT in November, 2016, this warbler was caught just taking off from her branch. I loved her attention somewhere off frame and the blur to her wings showing the rapid movement of her taking flight.
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Canon EOS 7D Mark II

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Aperture 9/1 ISO 4000 Shutter 1/1600 Focal Length 400/1

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upload_date

Dec, 2016

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70

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+5

Awards

Peer Award

Top Choice

Absolute Masterpiece

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