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Challenge #30 in the The Mystic Look of Mundane Life series. Hosted by Saswata.

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Perseid Meteor shower over Mt. Baker

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Skyline divide overlooking Mt. Baker and the rest of the Universe.

Camera:	Canon EOS 60D
Lens:	Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF)
Submitted:	Friday, 17th August, 2012 17:24 (GMT)
Taken:	Sunday, 12th August, 2012
Focal length:	17 mm
Shutter speed:	30 sec
Aperture:	F2.8
ISO:	1600
Notes:	Taken from 6000 ft on a clear night at the peak of the Perseids Meteor shower before moonrise. Minimal post processing including a little noise reduction, sharpening, and levels.
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oh wow, I guess I didn't check back to see that people liked the shot. :) I focused on the mountain/sky. The meadow in the foreground is not sharp, but I liked it for color and balance drawing you into the sky.

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Fantastic shot!

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May I ask where did you focus?
It is not hyperfocal,is it?
It is beautiful...

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Beautiful shot- congrats

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