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The Fine Art of Preening

The Fine Art of Preening

A young songbird preens and cleans his tail feathers while perched precariously on top of a small twig.

A young songbird preens and cleans his tail feathers while perched precariously on top of a small twig.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 1250 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 4200/10

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upload_date

Jun, 2018

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269

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+60

Awards

Peer Award

+20

Absolute Masterpiece

+6

Outstanding Creativity

+2

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Magnificent Capture

Genius

Superb Composition

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Platinum

Very nice work. Your edit of this contortionist is AWESOME.

Awesome edit 😊

Platinum

Fantastic capture and lovely edit

Just stunning - shot and edit! This would make a great illustration in a children's book - you should write one! :) Wonderfully creative, Nina! :)

I like Kathy's idea. Great visual. Well done my friend.

PRO+

And let's not forget the fine art of digital photography and editing. Just gorgeous, dear Nina! ッ

PRO

Amazing capture and artistic editing!! And this little songbird is quite the contortionist and balance king / queen! : )

Platinum

Nice shot love the movement captured here:-)

Perfect,Nina..love the edit! 😊

PRO+

CONGRATULATIONS on this Image being featured in the 'August 2018 Quill and Camera' Nina !!! Beautiful work !

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