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Banie

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Swartpiek

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/1600 Focal Length 600/1

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Jun, 2017

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Thank you very much. Seriously appreciated.

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He looks so soft!

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Thanks. I would also love to hold this little one in my hands.

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