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Twilight Twister

We don't often get tornados in New Zealand so despite it's dramatic appearance this was just a normal cloud formation. It did save my sunset though be...
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We don't often get tornados in New Zealand so despite it's dramatic appearance this was just a normal cloud formation. It did save my sunset though because prior to the cloud drifting into frame the sky was almost completely clear. It showed up just in time and lit up beautifully.
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NIKON D810

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Aperture f/20 ISO 64 Shutter 4/1 Focal Length 14/1

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Auckland, Auckland, NZ

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Mar, 2019

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274

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+36

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Contest Finalist in Ocean Piers Photo Contest

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