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Light and Shadow in the Land of Ice and Fire

Light and Shadow in the Land of Ice and Fire

While one can incorporate references to the Game of Thrones in almost any photo anywhere, there are very few places in the world that it would be more appropria...
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While one can incorporate references to the Game of Thrones in almost any photo anywhere, there are very few places in the world that it would be more appropriate than Iceland. The ever changing interplay of the rugged landscape and the restless weather provide countless photo opportunities, this once close to the town of Höfn, at the foot of one of the tentacles of the Vatnajökull Glacier...
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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 200 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 34/1

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Iceland

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Jun, 2019

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