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The Strid, Wharfedale, Yorkshire

The Strid, Wharfedale, Yorkshire

Another shot of the fearsome Strid where the wide River Wharfe is suddenly forced through a narrow but deep cleft in the rock. Several lives have been lost here...
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Another shot of the fearsome Strid where the wide River Wharfe is suddenly forced through a narrow but deep cleft in the rock. Several lives have been lost here by people unsuccessfully trying to jump across. Impressive to see when the river is in spate.
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NIKON D7200

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Aperture f/3.8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/60 Focal Length 220/10

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Aug, 2018

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