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Sunrise at Hunts Mesa

Sunrise at Hunts Mesa

Our ancestors enjoyed this view of Monument Valley for generations. I felt incredibly lucky to be able to witness such a powerful scene atop Hunt's Mesa in...
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Our ancestors enjoyed this view of Monument Valley for generations. I felt incredibly lucky to be able to witness such a powerful scene atop Hunt's Mesa in Arizona.
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Aperture f/14 ISO 100 Shutter 1/6 Focal Length 1680/10

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Sep, 2017

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