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Magnificence

Magnificence

A magnificent sand hill crane appears regal as it glides effortlessly in the afternoon sky.

A magnificent sand hill crane appears regal as it glides effortlessly in the afternoon sky.
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camera

NIKON D810

settings

settings

Aperture f/8 ISO 640 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 5500/10

upload_date

upload_date

Nov, 2019

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84

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+11

Awards

Absolute Masterpiece

Peer Award

Magnificent Capture

Superior Skill

Superb Composition

Categories

PRO

Beautiful capture.

Great pattern detail!! That is so hard to capture when shooting into the sky!! Well done!

Thanks, Michel. I was happy for bright clear skies and lots of cranes to practice on.

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