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Ministry of Silly Walks

Ministry of Silly Walks

Egyptian goose on the warpath in Kelsey Park, Beckenham, UK. Lens: Nikkor 200-500mm f5.6

Egyptian goose on the warpath in Kelsey Park, Beckenham, UK. Lens: Nikkor 200-500mm f5.6
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NIKON D800E

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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 400 Shutter 10/25000 Focal Length 5000/10

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Beckenham, Kent, GB

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Feb, 2019

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