Octopus!

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    Octopus at the US National Zoo.

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    Off camera flash, camera left, connected with a cord. I think I had the flash head right up against the glass for this...

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    1. Love Street Photography (Melanie) (59 months ago | reply)

      this is just SO fantastic jon!!! the color is gorgeous!

    2. apey dawn (59 months ago | reply)

      WOW this is cool!

    3. ѕhadowdancer (59 months ago | reply)

      Gorgeous color. The detail on this guy is amazing!

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    4. TakumaAkiba (59 months ago | reply)

      This is much better than the shot they have on that sign, Jon! NZP needs to us this shot instead of that dull one they have.

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    5. anzyAprico (59 months ago | reply)

      so beautiful..

    6. James Neeley (59 months ago | reply)

      Awesome shot. Great light and crop making a nice natural closeup.

    7. Hot Flash Photography (59 months ago | reply)

      The detail and light is amazing. Excellent job, Jon.

    8. Synapped (Not commenting much) (59 months ago | reply)

      Wow, terrific job! I couldn't imagine them looking remotely attractive! The lighting and detail are superb!
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    9. Twitchietai (59 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful view! I love the color of this octopus

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    10. ishootfotos (59 months ago | reply)

      Excellent color and shot! looks great against the black waters of "the deep"! Well done - great light!
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    11. ~Lux Aeterna~ (59 months ago | reply)

      Very nice. Lighting is so difficult with water, but you certainly nailed it for this one!
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    12. МARIA (59 months ago | reply)

      Excelente... genial!!! felicidades, estas en el Explore!!!

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    14. Annapolis3 [deleted] (50 months ago | reply)

      great shot

    15. valentino * (48 months ago | reply)

      Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato purpo. Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere l’elemento al gruppo.

    16. R.A.W. (40 months ago | reply)

      this is such an incredible picture!! great capture....the colors are great too...I just got an sb800 brand new and am excited to use it...of course a D200 to put it on also (already had that). pretty much like your setup......

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