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Tree in a lake under a big sky

Tree in a lake under a big sky

Perhaps the most famous tree in the world, in a ever changing environment.

This time it was extremely windy and cold, and not at all pleasant, bu...
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Perhaps the most famous tree in the world, in a ever changing environment.

This time it was extremely windy and cold, and not at all pleasant, but visually it was amazing as the sky was filled with dramatic clouds in layers, each moving in a different pace and direction.
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camera

NIKON D5

settings

Aperture f/9 ISO 1250 Shutter 30/1 Focal Length 340/10

location

location

Wanaka, Taranaki, NZ

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upload_date

Oct, 2019

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650

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+95

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+4

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+2

Outstanding Creativity

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