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Grace on the Wing
Photograph by Joel Sartore
Taking flight at dusk, flamingos chase their reflections across a lake in the high Andes. Such pools in the Atacama draw three species of flamingo: Chilean, Andean, and James'. But the birds' habitat is increasingly vulnerable to water pollution linked to mining, tourism, and population growth.
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Camera: Nikon F5 Film Type: Kodachrome 200 Lens: Nikon 600mm f/4 Speed and F-Stop: 1/30 @ f/4 |

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Weather Conditions: Clear Time of Day: Dawn Lighting Techniques: Available light
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