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Secretary Sunrise

Secretary Sunrise

A secretary bird commands a sweeping view as the sun rises over the Masai Mara.
Kenya. September 2015

A secretary bird commands a sweeping view as the sun rises over the Masai Mara.
Kenya. September 2015
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NIKON D5300

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Aperture 56/10 ISO 800 Shutter 1/1600 Focal Length 1000/10

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Jan, 2017

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Peer Award

Superb Composition

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