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Challenge: Square Crop VIII (DPL2026-1A) (Standard Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Nikon Z9
Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Location: Biddeford, Maine
Date: Jun 26, 2026
Aperture: 6.3
ISO: 1000
Shutter: 2000
Date Uploaded: Jun 27, 2026

 Piping plovers are a federally threatened shorebird, but thanks to decades of dedicated conservation efforts, Maine has become a success story. Through protected nesting areas, volunteer monitors, responsible beach management, and public cooperation, the state's breeding population has grown significantly.

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 80
Avg (all users): 6.8095
Avg (participants): 6.8182
Avg (non-participants): 6.7500
Views since voting: 61
Views during voting: 118
Votes: 63
Comments: 9
Favorites: 0

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 07/13/2026 01:57:27 PM
Big congrats Tammy!!
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 07/13/2026 09:10:48 AM
CONGRATULSTIONS! Superb photography, Such a beautiful little bird and shot so well!
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 07/13/2026 12:38:44 AM
So glad it did well for you, absolutely marvellous shot.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/12/2026 11:05:09 AM
WOW! White sand, white bird
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 07/12/2026 10:38:19 AM
So cute!!
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 07/09/2026 11:21:55 AM
It's risky during DPL, Tammy, to use the same model in FS that just ended... so people know this one is yours. :D

I love him! I hope he can fly! So adorable. (not voting yet and you're in a different conference than I anyway. ;) )
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 07/09/2026 12:06:15 AM
Awww there’s that little cutie again.
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 07/08/2026 07:01:48 PM
i think i've seen this little cutey before ..!!..
and hopefully you are heading for another ribbon . as this is so cute .. :)
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 07/06/2026 02:27:31 PM
Very cute!
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