Abelharuco | Merops apiaster | Bee-eater

            02/06/2013 - Monte do Deserto (Mértola, Portugal)

Obrigado mais uma vez ao grande comandante Dinis Cortes, pela companhia, partilha de spots e conhecimentos técnicos... ;-)

Many thanks again to the great commander Dinis Cortes, for his companionship, specific spots sharing, technical knowledge and tips... ;-)

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Taken in: Portugal / Beja / Mértola (show map)

Taken on: June 2, 2013

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Camera: Canon EOS-1D X, f/4.0, 1/1250 sec, 560mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS-1D X
Aperture:	f/4.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/1250)
Focal Length:	560mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	-1/3 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Zoner Photo Studio 15
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