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Grotto and Upper Basilica

Grotto and Upper Basilica

The Grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes (bottom centre), where St Bernadette had her visions in 1858. Immediately above is the Basilica of the Immaculate Conceptio...
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The Grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes (bottom centre), where St Bernadette had her visions in 1858. Immediately above is the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, or Upper Basilica. The lower Basilica, the Rosary Basilica, is in the building in front leading to the small spire on the left.
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Canon EOS 70D

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Aperture f/11 ISO 400 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 18/1

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May, 2016

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