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Egret Strike

Egret Strike

A Great Egret strikes at a fish in one of Arcata Marsh's saltwater sloughs.

A Great Egret strikes at a fish in one of Arcata Marsh's saltwater sloughs.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/9 ISO 640 Shutter 1/4000 Focal Length 8000/10

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Feb, 2018

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+62

Awards

People's Choice in Reflections & Mirroring Photo Challenge

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Neat shot, congrats on winning challenge :)

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