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Wasdale Head, Cumbria, England

Wasdale Head, Cumbria, England

Regarded as Britain's favourite view, Wasdale Head and Wastwater is an amazing place to photograph, whatever the weather. At the head of the Lake can be fo...
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Regarded as Britain's favourite view, Wasdale Head and Wastwater is an amazing place to photograph, whatever the weather. At the head of the Lake can be found some of England's highest peak, including the highest, Sca Fell Pike.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture 11/1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/30 Focal Length 280/10

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Jun, 2016

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