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Neolithic drama

Neolithic drama - A spectacular end to a day at the Heart of Neolithic Orkney with a sky laden with drama. The three largest remaining stones of the Standing Stones of Stenness stand dramatically silhouetted against a sky loaded with colour with the Loch of Stenness just beyond.

Mainland Orkney, Northern Isles, Scotland

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Taken in: United Kingdom / Scotland / Stenness (show map)

Taken on: July 10, 2017

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Camera: Nikon D700, f/9.0, 1/320 sec, 24mm, ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D700
Aperture:	f/9.0
Exposure Time:	0.003 sec (1/320)
Focal Length:	24mm
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	-2/3 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Capture NX 2.4.7 W
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