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The blocks

Explore #6 14/07/2022

The blocks - A long exposure at high tide of 'The blocks', the iconic zig zag breakwater on the outer sea wall at St Monans.

The three minute or so exposure turns the Firth of Forth silky smooth whilst the receding clouds create a sense of motion in the sky.

St Monans, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland

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Taken in: UK / Scotland / Saint Monans (show map)

Taken on: May 28, 2022

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Camera: Nikon D800, f/11.0, 182.9 sec, 19mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D800
Lens:	AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	182.9
Focal Length:	19mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Light Source:	Daylight
Scene Capture Type:	Landscape
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Capture NX 2.4.7 W
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