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Robin's Gate

Robin's Gate

Incoming. A robin shapes to land on the garden gate. One of those photos you just happen to be there to snap.

Incoming. A robin shapes to land on the garden gate. One of those photos you just happen to be there to snap.
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Canon EOS 7D Mark II

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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 4000 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 500/1

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Apr, 2018

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Brilliant Capture :)

Thank you. In fairness, the robin did most of the work.

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