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Afternoon Flight

Afternoon Flight

Two sand cranes fly against a colorful autumn back drop.
DSC7283. 2019-11-13

Two sand cranes fly against a colorful autumn back drop.
DSC7283. 2019-11-13

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camera

NIKON D810

settings

settings

Aperture f/6.3 ISO 500 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 4600/10

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upload_date

Dec, 2019

Views

677

Likes

+106

Awards

People's Choice in Best nature photograph no People Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+38

Magnificent Capture

+11

Top Choice

+6

Absolute Masterpiece

+5

Superb Composition

Superior Skill

Genius

All Star

Virtuoso

Outstanding Creativity

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+1

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Beautiful capture!!

PRO

Perfect detailed capture. Great skill!

Thanks very much for the positive comments. They are such graceful birds.

Platinum

Love the selective focus on this. Such a great shot of these beautiful birds.

Platinum

This is one of my new favorites.. You nailed this shot, Love the lighting and details.

Platinum

Fabulous capture. Reminds me of Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. USA

PRO+

What a beautiful backdrop for this photo.

PRO+

Amazing photo! I love the colors and the composition!

Congratulations on winning the PC in the best nature challenge!! Awesome photo and well deserved winner!!

PRO

So beautiful...great in flight capture!! Congrats on your challenge award!

Wonderful capture!

PRO+

amazing

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