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Forth Rail Bridge. I'm running out of titles...

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Submitted on: June 25, 2012
Image Size: 1.6 MB
Resolution: 4952×2553
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Make: Canon
Model: Canon EOS 500D
Shutter Speed: 1/197 second
Aperture: F/13.0
Focal Length: 37 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Date Taken: June 19, 2012
Software: Paint Shop Pro Photo 12.01
Sensor Size: 23mm

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*LordJCornell Jul 8, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

God I love this bridge and your pictures

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=Aconitum-Napellus Jul 26, 2012 Professional Writer

Thank you!!

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*kippa2001 Jul 1, 2012

Beautiful photograph!

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=Aconitum-Napellus Jul 26, 2012 Professional Writer

Thank you!

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~Dtullock Jun 28, 2012

Love this shot. Where is it?

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=Aconitum-Napellus Jun 30, 2012 Professional Writer

It's the Forth Rail Bridge just outside Edinburgh in Scotland

And thank you

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*decophoto32 Jun 28, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

Impressive.

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=Aconitum-Napellus Jun 30, 2012 Professional Writer

Thank you

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*Wordworker Jun 28, 2012 Professional Writer

An amazing shot of a unique bridge! Kudos! (Love the clouds!)

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=Aconitum-Napellus Jun 30, 2012 Professional Writer

Thank you! Yes, we were very lucky with the weather! It had been raining for a lot of the journey!

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