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Old wharf piles, St Clair Beach, Dunedin NZ

Old wharf piles, St Clair Beach, Dunedin NZ

The broad sweep of St Clair beach is interrupted by these beautifully aged and weather piles, a relic from the early 20th century...
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The broad sweep of St Clair beach is interrupted by these beautifully aged and weather piles, a relic from the early 20th century
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Aperture f/8.0 ISO 100 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 18/1

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Apr, 2015

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Supberb composition - great shot

Thank you miommi - I appreciate you taking the time to look at my images and comment.

A beautiful view, shot very nicely/expertly

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Wow, beautiful perspective!

Superb composition!!!

nice foto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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It is amazing how these piles pass the test of time and neither the weather nor the people destroy them. The only purpose of them it appears to be photos like this one. Magnificent!

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