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It only took 300 million years

It only took 300 million years

This is the View from Gooseneck State Park , Utah. It is the San Juan river that carved this snaking river. The closest town is Mexican Hat, Utah....
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This is the View from Gooseneck State Park , Utah. It is the San Juan river that carved this snaking river. The closest town is Mexican Hat, Utah.
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Aperture f/22 ISO 250 Shutter 25/10 Focal Length 280/10

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Sep, 2015

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This is an awesome shot Mark!!! :)

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This is stunning......all that history.....

wow, what a view to wake up to...breathtakin' Mark!!!

Considering how dark it was getting, you pulled this off beautifully! What an awesome shot!!

Stunning!!!

Wouldn't you say this qualifies as one of those 'all time shots'? What an incredible view you gave us here Mark !!!

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You nailed this one Mark. I love the bit of land in the foreground. Adds perspective.

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super! great curves, color, intersecting lines and just plain amazingness!

stunning capture !!

They must have only had small shovels when they dug it out!!????

gorgeous! great work

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Awesome and stunning!

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