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White Ghosts of Etosha

White Ghosts of Etosha

The elephants of Etosha National Park in Namibia coat themselves with white dust and green mud, and it turns them a ghostly colour....
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The elephants of Etosha National Park in Namibia coat themselves with white dust and green mud, and it turns them a ghostly colour.
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NIKON D3S

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Aperture f/11 ISO 560 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 700/10

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Apr, 2018

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