BobLinneman

Dripping Bird

Dripping Bird

Anna's Hummingbird rides out an April storm in the Sierra foothills, undeterred and unfazed. This is one tough bird....
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Anna's Hummingbird rides out an April storm in the Sierra foothills, undeterred and unfazed. This is one tough bird.
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NIKON D3400

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Aperture 63/10 ISO 2800 Shutter 10/5000 Focal Length 3000/10

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Apr, 2017

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Awards

Peer Award

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