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Lit by the Sun

Lit by the Sun

I walked up this canyon full of color capturing it as I walked up, but when I turned around, the glowing silhouette of this beautiful tree took my breath away....
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I walked up this canyon full of color capturing it as I walked up, but when I turned around, the glowing silhouette of this beautiful tree took my breath away.
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NIKON D800E

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Aperture f/22 ISO 200 Shutter 1/100 Focal Length 450/10

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Jun, 2017

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This one flat out gets it. It is a winner, in my opinion. The canyon walls provide and the sunlight make a nice frame for the tree. Sometimes, mono can bring out the best of a picture.

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