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MikeHiggins

Monte Rosa Glacier, Switzerland

Monte Rosa Glacier, Switzerland

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Canon EOS M

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Aperture f/10 ISO 100 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 20/1

location

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Zermatt, Valais, CH

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Sep, 2019

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Taken from The Gornergrat station in Valais, Switzerland. Clear view, clear skies what more is there?

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Behind The Lens

Location

The Gornergrat Zermatt Switzerland

Time

10am on a sunny day. Great views.

Lighting

Clear skies, great light, early morning.

Equipment

Hand held.

Inspiration

The view and the subject is breathtaking.

Editing

No none.

In my camera bag

Two lenses, a zoom and a wide angle lens

Feedback

Pray for good light .

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