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Vibrant colour in a stark landscape

Vibrant colour in a stark landscape

Certain sections of the sandy substrate of Table Mountain National Park in South Africa have the distinct feature of being very light - almost white - in colour...
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Certain sections of the sandy substrate of Table Mountain National Park in South Africa have the distinct feature of being very light - almost white - in colour. The vibrant colour of an African Monarch butterfly (Danaus chrysippus orientis) perched upon it makes for a stark contrast, aided by the bright, mid-afternoon light shining upon the scene.
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NIKON D80

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Aperture f/8 ISO 200 Shutter 10/6400 Focal Length 1350/10

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Jul, 2016

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