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Carrying off a Trout

Carrying off a Trout

After catching a trout in Freshwater Lagoon, an Osprey circles above the water to gain altitude before returning to the nest with its catch....
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After catching a trout in Freshwater Lagoon, an Osprey circles above the water to gain altitude before returning to the nest with its catch.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/9 ISO 640 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 8000/10

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Jun, 2017

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97

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+23

Awards

Peer Award

+8

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