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Created by the nature photographer Dennis Hlynsky using a technique that condenses frames of footage to reveal animal movement patterns, this entrancing short clip is both a kinetic work of art and a fascinating glimpse into flock behaviour. For more from Dennis Hlynsky, watch Small Brains en Masse.
Director: Dennis Hlynsky
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