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Giraffe Sunrise

Giraffe Sunrise

A tranquil morning at a waterhole in Etosha, Namibia.

A tranquil morning at a waterhole in Etosha, Namibia.
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NIKON D3S

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Aperture 56/10 ISO 200 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 700/10

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Jan, 2017

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