AndyDKemp

Carpenter Bee

Carpenter Bee

Amazing Blue iridescence when shot at the right angle of light

Amazing Blue iridescence when shot at the right angle of light
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X-T1

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Aperture f/4 ISO 500 Shutter 10/8000 Focal Length 19600/100

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Mar, 2017

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