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Seahorse Portrait

Seahorse Portrait

A seahorse poses for a side on profile shot. Taken in Dauin, The Philippines.

A seahorse poses for a side on profile shot. Taken in Dauin, The Philippines.
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Canon EOS 7D

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Aperture 16/1 ISO 125 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 100/1

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Jan, 2017

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I love sea horses, so cute. Great photo

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