The desert

Challenge #69 in the Nature from Around the World series. Hosted by vqueen.

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Announced:

Thursday, 13th December, 2012 (GMT)

Submissions:

Thursday, 20th December, 2012 – Wednesday, 26th December, 2012 (GMT)

Voting:

Thursday, 27th December, 2012 – Wednesday, 2nd January, 2013 (GMT)

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Arch in Wadi Rum

by David Behrens

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Taken in Wadi Rum, Jordan

Camera:	Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Lens:	Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye
Submitted:	Wednesday, 26th December, 2012 17:21 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 1st December, 2007
Focal length:	15 mm
Shutter speed:	1/125 sec
Aperture:	F5.6
ISO:	125
Notes:	1DMk2 and Sigma 15mm FE. Typical PS exposure corrections.
Views:	90
Galleries:	View this photo in David Behrens's gallery

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