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Published Dec 14, 2014

Backlit Ostriches, South Africa

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While driving round De Hoop Nature Reserve in the Western Cape one evening I spotted these two strolling off into the sunset. With the sun behind them lighting up only the fluffy feathers outlining the birds I saw an opportunity, screeched to a halt and grabbed the camera…

Backlit Ostriches, South Africa

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