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Kingfisher timing

Kingfisher timing

A Pied Kingfisher maneuvering its prey so that it can be swallowed head first.

A Pied Kingfisher maneuvering its prey so that it can be swallowed head first.
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NIKON D600

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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 200 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 6000/10

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Jun, 2018

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Awards

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