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Was there just the one? Lovely picture. You’re gonna have to get your own orchard.
Thanks Rob, no there were lots – easily 30 or more – I couldn’t count them! It would be a dream come true to have my own orchard!
Fantastic photo ,what lens did you use for this image .Frances
Thanks Frances, this was taken with the Sigma 500mm f4.5
What a lovely clear photo – at least this one didn’t fly away just as you were about to capture the image!