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Neolithic rays - Crepuscular rays at sunset at the Standing Stones of Stenness

A dramatic sunset laced with crepuscular rays marks the end of a day at the Heart of Neolithic Orkney. These are the three largest remaining stones forming part of the Standing Stones of Stenness. Situated on Mainland Orkney on an isthmus between the Lochs of Stenness and Harray and close to the Ring of Brodgar and Maeshowe chambered cairn. This 5m high Neolithic henge structure is believed to be the oldest set of standing stones in the British Isles. Estimates date the construction of the stone henge circle to circa 3100BC - over 5000 years ago.

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 D800, f/6.3, 1/125 sec, 31mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D800
Aperture:	f/6.3
Exposure Time:	0.008 sec (1/125)
Focal Length:	31mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	-5/3 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Capture NX 2.4.7 W
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