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Paratroopers

Paratroopers

A group of sand cranes lands against a strong wind, causing them to look like paratroopers.

A group of sand cranes lands against a strong wind, causing them to look like paratroopers.
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NIKON D810

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Aperture f/9 ISO 1250 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 5000/10

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Dec, 2019

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They really do look like paratroopers and it seems they're coming straight at you!!

Thank you, Katt.

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