SimonArron

"When are the bloody things going to hatch?"

"When are the bloody things going to hatch?"

Expectant herons contemplate impending parenthood, Kelsey Park, Beckenham, UK. Lens: Nikon 200-500mm f5.6

Expectant herons contemplate impending parenthood, Kelsey Park, Beckenham, UK. Lens: Nikon 200-500mm f5.6
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 800 Shutter 10/3200 Focal Length 5000/10

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Jan, 2018

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Nicely done Simon great focus nice lighting.

Great catch ,Simon! a 500mm lens worked really well...

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