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Heavy Lens Flare over Uhuru Peak

Heavy Lens Flare over Uhuru Peak

Early Morning on the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro looking towards Uhuru Peak.
As the sun rose over Uhuru Peak creating a halo with the clouds creeping over th...
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Early Morning on the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro looking towards Uhuru Peak.
As the sun rose over Uhuru Peak creating a halo with the clouds creeping over the mountain the bright spot of the sun created heavy lens flare while throwing the rest of the image into start silhouette.
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Aperture 14/1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 270/10

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