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Sand circles on Carmel Beach

Carmel Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Walkers and a dog passing raked sand circles on Carmel Beach

Date
17 May 2025
Place
Carmel Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Camera
Hasselblad X2D 100C
Lens
XCD 3,4/75P
Exposure
75 mm · f/3.4 · 1/2000 s · ISO 100

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