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Strolling on the shimmering beach

The nearly threatened Beach Thick-knee was photographed against the shimmering blue water of the Little Andaman Island. The bokeh of the turquoise-blue seawater created a magical background for the bird.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Little Andaman Island, India
Camera: NIKON Z 9
Copyright: © Santosh Kumar Mahalik