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The Waterhole, Hatfield House

The Waterhole, Hatfield House

An area in Hatfield House gardens called The Waterhole due to a large dip in the ground surrounded by many ancient oaks which appear as strange old animals with...
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An area in Hatfield House gardens called The Waterhole due to a large dip in the ground surrounded by many ancient oaks which appear as strange old animals with some use of the imagination. This oak appears as an ancient elephant rearing it's trunk.
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WB150 / WB150F / WB152 / WB152F / WB151 / WB151F / WB140

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Aperture f/3.7 ISO 80 Shutter 1/45 Focal Length 68/10

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Apr, 2016

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