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Sheltered upbringing

Sheltered upbringing

Having been all but blown from its lofty nest by a powerful squall, Kelsey Park heron takes refuge in an area that's less exposed. A pity about the branch ...
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Having been all but blown from its lofty nest by a powerful squall, Kelsey Park heron takes refuge in an area that's less exposed. A pity about the branch across its midriff, but birds rarely understand the concept of a clean foreground. Lens: Nikkor 200-500mm f5.6
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NIKON D800E

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 800 Shutter 10/25000 Focal Length 5000/10

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Beckenham, Kent, GB

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Jan, 2019

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