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Farne Islands
30/06/16
 
Think there is a fundamental floor in framing your subject here Artie.
Welcome to the English weather, aren't you glad you have the 1DX MK2 :bg3:
 
Maybe the tern was trying to help the balance of this heavy rig?

Pretty funny. I don't suspect your minimum focus distance did much good here.

Cheers

Randy
 
Camere + Location +Weather+ Photographer overall best one, keep posting and sharing us you mind-blowing concepts.
 
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