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Amber Waves of Grain

Amber Waves of Grain

This image was taken during a magical sunset in Death Valley, from the vantage point of the unique and ever-changing sand dunes....
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This image was taken during a magical sunset in Death Valley, from the vantage point of the unique and ever-changing sand dunes.
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Death Valley Junction, California, US

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Feb, 2020

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