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Black Swan Bathing

Black Swan Bathing

At its local pond, a black swan preens and luxuriates in the warm rays of early spring.

At its local pond, a black swan preens and luxuriates in the warm rays of early spring.
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NIKON D5200

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Aperture 53/10 ISO 1250 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 75/1

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Sep, 2023

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