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Konik stag party, Oostvaardesplassen

Konik stag party, Oostvaardesplassen

Every family group of wild horses has one lead stallion and a group of 2 to 3 lieutenants. Their job is to ensure that the group stays together as well as chasi...
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Every family group of wild horses has one lead stallion and a group of 2 to 3 lieutenants. Their job is to ensure that the group stays together as well as chasing off young upstarts. In return they do get a chance with the ladies as well...but if the boss wants to exercise his rights...they give way.

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 900 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 3200/10

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Dec, 2017

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