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Wood Duck Crest

Wood Duck Crest

A Wood Duck drake showing off its crest in Sequoia Park.

A Wood Duck drake showing off its crest in Sequoia Park.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/8 ISO 640 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 6000/10

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Apr, 2019

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