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Raptor Rapture

            Loved this shot - hadn't seen an osprey drop his wings quite like this, but it reminded me of an angel.  Many thanks, random fish hawk, for cooperating... :)
   

Taken on: August 24, 2019

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Camera: Nikon D500, f/10.0, 1/2000 sec, 370mm (=555mm), ISO 1250 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D500
Aperture:	f/10.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/2000)
Focal Length:	370mm (35mm equivalent: 555mm)
ISO:	1250
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Spot
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	Low gain up
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Elements 14.0 (Windows)
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