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Hovering Osprey

Hovering Osprey

An Osprey hovering above Arcata Marsh's brackish pond, looking for a meal.

An Osprey hovering above Arcata Marsh's brackish pond, looking for a meal.
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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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Nov, 2017

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