PatrickBenade

African Penguins

African Penguins

Living close to the ocean has its benefits, and an added bonus in being close to a colony of African penguins. This pair are about to head off into the ocean to...
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Living close to the ocean has its benefits, and an added bonus in being close to a colony of African penguins. This pair are about to head off into the ocean to search for a meal.
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Canon EOS 7D

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Aperture f/14 ISO 100 Shutter 1/5 Focal Length 22/1

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Jul, 2018

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