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Portal to a sacred space

Portal to a sacred space

I added this simple gateway to a pathway and was reminded how effective a frame can be to direct the eye of the observer and lead us into the scene. From a simp...
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I added this simple gateway to a pathway and was reminded how effective a frame can be to direct the eye of the observer and lead us into the scene. From a simple path this area became a special space entered through a portal. ( the lights were for Xmas)
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NIKON D3200

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Aperture f/9 ISO 800 Shutter 1/15 Focal Length 200/10

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Jan, 2022

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