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Just Cruisin'

Just Cruisin'

A large brown pelican cruised by our boat during a whale watching trip off the coast of Southern California.

A large brown pelican cruised by our boat during a whale watching trip off the coast of Southern California.
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NIKON D810

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settings

Aperture f/14 ISO 500 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 500/1

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Oceanside, California, US

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upload_date

Aug, 2021

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238

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People's Choice in Low flying pelicans Photo Challenge

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Superb Composition

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Peer Award

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+6

Absolute Masterpiece

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Happy

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