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Its a long way to the top

Its a long way to the top

A metal staircase with a man at the bottom.

A metal staircase with a man at the bottom.
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Canon EOS 40D

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 400 Shutter 1/320

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Mar, 2013

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I wouldn't like to have to run up and down there too often. Good shot!

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Very cool v pano! Really nicely done! :)

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