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Early morning crepusculars

Early morning crepusculars

Silhouette Island, Seychelles

Another amazing sunrise is over and now the light is becoming harder and the heat is rising steadily. The small cloud...
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Silhouette Island, Seychelles

Another amazing sunrise is over and now the light is becoming harder and the heat is rising steadily. The small clouds are barely having a cooling effect to the rising temperatures.

Soon the wind will pick up as a result of the heating of the air and another day in tropical paradise is unfolding as it has countless times before.

In the distance you see the main island of Seychelles - Mahe.
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NIKON D4S

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Aperture f/20 ISO 50 Shutter 6/1 Focal Length 240/10

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Mar, 2017

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