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Nikon D610 Nikkor 600mmVR 1.4 tc
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Spring is in the Air

nikon D810 | nikon 500mm + 1.4 TC
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Theme: “Spring is in the Air” 

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nikon D810 | nikon 500mm + 1.4 TC
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Name: Karen Gottschall (scenicshutterbug)

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D700 - AI Nikkor 28mm f/2.0 MF - ISO 800 - 6sec - f/2.8 - tripod - cable release" title="Winner July Travel


Theme: “Local Attractions” 

Alaska Winter Aurora

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Theme: ‘Winter &amp; Wildlife’   

Red Fox Peering Over Snow 

D300, Sigma 150-500, ISO400, f8@1/125, monopod"></a>
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