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Osprey 04-09-2022 W-5

Osprey 04-09-2022 W-5

Fixed focus in it's search for morning sashimi, this particular Osprey perched high atop a lamp post. Note the talons are tightly grasping the lamp ornamen...
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Fixed focus in it's search for morning sashimi, this particular Osprey perched high atop a lamp post. Note the talons are tightly grasping the lamp ornament as they are much too large for the ornament size.
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SONY ILCE-1

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Aperture 56/10 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 4000/10

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Sep, 2022

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Peer Award

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