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Fragile Future
Photograph by Joel Sartore
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The future of the species depends on chicks born and raised in captivity, such as this week-old chick at the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, Texas. Fossil Rim releases about 75 captive-born birds a year into the wild. Only a small percentage survive their first year.
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Camera:
Nikon F-5
Film Type:
Fujichrome Velvia
Lens:
105mm macro f/2.8
Speed and F-Stop:
1/125 @ f/2.8
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Weather Conditions:
Sunny afternoon
Time of Day:
5 p.m.
Lighting Techniques:
Natural light
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