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Ominous El Capitan

Ominous El Capitan

The combination of water glistening on the solid granite and one small ray of sunlight created a moment I didn't even realize was happening. The light was ...
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The combination of water glistening on the solid granite and one small ray of sunlight created a moment I didn't even realize was happening. The light was so fleeting that 10 seconds later it was gone and the same composition became incredibly dull. I'll just say it was my dedication of standing there for hours on end dealing with tourists asking for selfies!
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

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Aperture f/8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 80/1

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Jun, 2018

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