simonharding

Claerwen Dam, Powys, Wales, UK

Claerwen Dam, Powys, Wales, UK

A small hut beside the dam wall of Claerwen Reservoir. At night, in the very dark skies of mid Wales, I was expecting a troll to appear and charge me a fortune ...
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A small hut beside the dam wall of Claerwen Reservoir. At night, in the very dark skies of mid Wales, I was expecting a troll to appear and charge me a fortune for walking across his dam!!
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NIKON D850

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Aperture f/4.5 ISO 1000 Shutter 67/10 Focal Length 180/10

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Rhayader, Powys, GB

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upload_date

Oct, 2020

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