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Island in the Sky

Island in the Sky

As I have already stated in another photo of this scene, I was most fortunate to rediscover the exact location of my missed shot in 2001. This is a more muted v...
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As I have already stated in another photo of this scene, I was most fortunate to rediscover the exact location of my missed shot in 2001. This is a more muted version of my Holeman Spring Canyon shot, but it still highlights the exceptional majesty of the Island in the Sky section of Canyonlands NP. The butte in the middle distance is labeled "Birthday Cake."
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NIKON D80

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ISO 200 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 18/1

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Utah, US

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Jun, 2016

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