Birds in ''flight mode"

Challenge #1 in the Animals series. Hosted by AlexandruValeanu.

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The theme is quite simple: birds flying. Please read the additional rules!

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Announced:

Tuesday, 21st August, 2012 (GMT)

Submissions:

Tuesday, 28th August, 2012 – Monday, 3rd September, 2012 (GMT)

Voting:

Tuesday, 4th September, 2012 – Monday, 10th September, 2012 (GMT)

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What kind is it

by Photo Sonia

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This image was captured from a moving tour boat off the west coast of Mexico. Does anyone know what kind of bird this is?

Camera:	Nikon D40X
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Submitted:	Tuesday, 28th August, 2012 04:52 (GMT)
Taken:	Monday, 20th October, 2008
Focal length:	60 mm
Shutter speed:	1/1000 sec
Aperture:	F4.5
ISO:	100
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Views:	88
Galleries:	View this photo in Photo Sonia's gallery

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