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Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods

As the storm broke, I headed into the field to capture this amazing image.

As the storm broke, I headed into the field to capture this amazing image.
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NIKON D7000

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Aperture f/18 ISO 100 Shutter 3999/100000 Focal Length 1800000/100000

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upload_date

Oct, 2015

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152

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Awards

Staff Winter Selection 2015

Magnificent Capture

Absolute Masterpiece

Superb Composition

Peer Award

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