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Black Chinned Hummingbird

Black Chinned Hummingbird

One of about 10 species of hummingbirds in Madera canyon.
Lens:Tamron 150-600g2

One of about 10 species of hummingbirds in Madera canyon.
Lens:Tamron 150-600g2

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NIKON D810

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settings

Aperture f/7.1 ISO 3200 Shutter 1/4000 Focal Length 3800/10

location

location

Madera Canyon, Arizona, US

upload_date

upload_date

Jul, 2019

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