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A Handful of Shells

A Handful of Shells

Oyster, clam, and other shells washed up on Marshall Beach on Tomales Bay, CA. The waves and sand polish the shells revealing colorful patterns....
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Oyster, clam, and other shells washed up on Marshall Beach on Tomales Bay, CA. The waves and sand polish the shells revealing colorful patterns.
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SONY ILCE-3000

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Aperture f/8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 480/10

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Feb, 2016

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