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Curious kea

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November 2013

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A curious kea in Craigiburn Valley, Arthurs Pass. The backpack still bears the scars of the encounter.

Camera settings Canon 5D at 1/250th, f/6.7 with a 70-200mm lens.

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Mark Banham

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