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Diamond in the Rough

Diamond in the Rough

The rocks were rugged and uneven and the ocean was angry and rough but amongst all that was a gem of a sunset.

The rocks were rugged and uneven and the ocean was angry and rough but amongst all that was a gem of a sunset.
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NIKON D810

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Aperture f/10 ISO 800 Shutter 16/10 Focal Length 140/10

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upload_date

Oct, 2019

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+20

Awards

Peer Award

Absolute Masterpiece

Superb Composition

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