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Hen Mallard

Hen Mallard

Hen Mallard landing . I love the color on the back of her wings.

Hen Mallard landing . I love the color on the back of her wings.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 800 Shutter 1/3200 Focal Length 2600/10

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Milpitas, California, US

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Oct, 2020

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