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Muted Colors

Muted Colors

A hummingbird visits a sunflower in the shade with the late afternoon sun fading in the background. The combination gives the scene a muted tone.

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A hummingbird visits a sunflower in the shade with the late afternoon sun fading in the background. The combination gives the scene a muted tone.

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NIKON D810

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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 3200 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 3400/10

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Aug, 2021

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Wow, this wasn't an easy shot but you made a perfect capture! Love how the light shines through the feathers.

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Wonderful shot, close to perfection.

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