alanpeterson

Sharp Tern

Sharp Tern

A Common Tern maneuvering in mid-air to follow a fish in the water below.

A Common Tern maneuvering in mid-air to follow a fish in the water below.
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camera

NIKON D500

settings

settings

Aperture f/8 ISO 640 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 4000/10

upload_date

upload_date

Jun, 2019

Views

79

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+4

Awards

Peer Award

Superior Skill

Emotions

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Categories

PRO+

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