simonharding

Heavens Above

Heavens Above

A lone tree reaches for the stars through the clouds and light polution.

A lone tree reaches for the stars through the clouds and light polution.
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NIKON D800

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settings

Aperture f/2.8 ISO 1600 Shutter 15/1 Focal Length 240/10

location

location

Northamptonshire, GB

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upload_date

Jan, 2019

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192

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