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Virgin Dawn

Virgin Dawn

Besides the obvious, the term virgin is also used to describe inexperience, innocence and purity.
I think that's what makes sunrise such a special ti...
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Besides the obvious, the term virgin is also used to describe inexperience, innocence and purity.
I think that's what makes sunrise such a special time of day. It's new and fresh, a blank canvas with a world of potential. Here's another 'first day of the rest of my life' moment.
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NIKON D810

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Aperture f/18 ISO 64 Shutter 1/30 Focal Length 14/1

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Jun, 2018

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