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What's so interesting?

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)
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camera

NIKON D850

settings

settings

Aperture 63/10 ISO 400 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 5000/10

location

location

Pacific Grove, California, US

upload_date

upload_date

Apr, 2022

Views

94

Likes

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Awards

Contender in the Photography Awards

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Contender in the Visual Poetry Project

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Absolute Masterpiece

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Top Choice

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Superb Composition

Outstanding Creativity

Peer Award

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