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Svartifoss, Iceland

Svartifoss, Iceland

The amphitheatrical basalt drama of Svartifoss (Black Waterfall), in Skaftafell National Park. Well worth the short walk from the visitor centre. This was taken...
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The amphitheatrical basalt drama of Svartifoss (Black Waterfall), in Skaftafell National Park. Well worth the short walk from the visitor centre. This was taken just before a biblical deluge!
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/8 ISO 160 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 240/10

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Sep, 2015

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