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The Guardians

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Stood on the beach at Stokksnes, South East Iceland, as aurora starts to cast its glow above the amazing Vestrahorn mountains....
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Stood on the beach at Stokksnes, South East Iceland, as aurora starts to cast its glow above the amazing Vestrahorn mountains.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Aperture 14/5 ISO 1600 Shutter 8/1 Focal Length 21/1

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Sep, 2016

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Virtual Exhibition and Tree Planting

Contest Finalist in Earth Day Photo Contest 2022

Top Shot Award 22

Contest Finalist in Enchanted Nights Photo Contest

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Contest Finalist in Night Wonders Photo Contest

Contest Finalist in Nature And The Night Photo Contest

Contest Finalist in Social Exposure Photo Contest Vol 8

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Gorgeous shot!!

I wasn't lucky enough to see the lights early this year, but hope to go back in January and try again. Fabulous photo thanks for sharing

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