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Osprey Takeoff

Osprey Takeoff

An Osprey takes off after an unsuccessful dive in Freshwater Lagoon.

An Osprey takes off after an unsuccessful dive in Freshwater Lagoon.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/9 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 800/1

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Apr, 2016

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165

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Awards

Superb Composition

+3

Peer Award

+2

Top Choice

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Absolute Masterpiece

All Star

Outstanding Creativity

Virtuoso

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Platinum

That is quite the wing span.

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