Famous Landmarks

Challenge #16 in the Photography 101 series. Hosted by AussieJo.

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Show me photos of famous landmarks taken from a fresh and interesting perspective. No snapshots - these have to be artistic. Include the name of your landmark in your title.

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Friday, 22nd April, 2011 (GMT)

Submissions:

Friday, 29th April, 2011 – Thursday, 5th May, 2011 (GMT)

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Friday, 6th May, 2011 – Thursday, 12th May, 2011 (GMT)

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creativity is encouraged

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The landmark has to be the focus of the photo.
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Machupicchu

by robertkittila

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Shot in Peru. I felt the city to me was hardly ever shown in the context of the vast Andean backdrop. I shot 3 vertical shots and stitched them together. To me this is how I experienced the city on top of the ridge. The 2000 foot drop down to the Urubamba river I feel is important.

Camera:	Nikon D300
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Submitted:	Saturday, 30th April, 2011 13:40 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 24th October, 2009
Focal length:	13 mm
Shutter speed:	1/320 sec
Aperture:	F13
ISO:	250
Notes:	Shot with a Nikon D300 and a Tokina 12-24mm lens.
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Galleries:	View this photo in robertkittila's gallery

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