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The Famous Hans Spot

The Famous Hans Spot

A totally unknown spot somewhere in south Iceland. I thought I saw a promising composition driving by in our mini bus, but nobody in our group wanted to stop. I...
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A totally unknown spot somewhere in south Iceland. I thought I saw a promising composition driving by in our mini bus, but nobody in our group wanted to stop. I persuaded them anyway, hopped out, quickly set up my stuff and just when I was up and running the sun came briefly out over the horizon. Now they call it 'The Famous Hans Spot' ;-)
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Aperture 4/1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/15 Focal Length 160/10

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Jul, 2016

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