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Star Gazer

I needed something to contrast the raw power of the Milky Way, so I included the top of a sand dune as well as myself

I needed something to contrast the raw power of the Milky Way, so I included the top of a sand dune as well as myself
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NIKON D750

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Aperture 18/10 ISO 6400 Shutter 6/1 Focal Length 350/10

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Aug, 2016

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Summer 2020

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That is breathe taking. Its a shame the person didn't a wand or a net catching wishes...thanks for sharing.

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