andrewmckie

birth of a Dragon

birth of a Dragon

A dragonfly emerging from its Nymph

A dragonfly emerging from its Nymph
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NIKON D7100

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Aperture 71/10 ISO 200 Shutter 10/2500 Focal Length 1500/10

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upload_date

Jul, 2017

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286

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Awards

Action Award

Peer Award

Superior Skill

Absolute Masterpiece

Genius

Magnificent Capture

All Star

Outstanding Creativity

Categories

Macro
Nature

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