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Stjórnarfoss Light

Stjórnarfoss Light

I just loved how the afternoon light shone down between rock cliffs above the waterfall known as Stjórnarfoss in southern Iceland....
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I just loved how the afternoon light shone down between rock cliffs above the waterfall known as Stjórnarfoss in southern Iceland.
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this one is stunning! Nice work!

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very cool shot !

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Beautiful shot, I love the lighting

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