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The Mound

The Mound

Termite mound near Exmouth in Western Australia surrounded by a field of Mulla Mulla flowers. There are hundreds if not thousands of mounds scattered around th...
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Termite mound near Exmouth in Western Australia surrounded by a field of Mulla Mulla flowers. There are hundreds if not thousands of mounds scattered around the penninsula. The landscape is lit by a crescent moon which is just behind the peak of the termite mound. The afterglow of the sunset is still visible. There is also some sign of zodiacal light behind the mound. Trying a new form of lighting to create some additional drama around the mound.
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Exmouth, Western Australia, AU

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Oct, 2022

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