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Ta Giordan Lighthouse, Gozo

Ta Giordan Lighthouse, Gozo

Built in 1853 while Malta & Gozo was under British rule, the lighthouse is now a landmark in Gozo's landscape. Built on top of a hill at an elevation o...
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Built in 1853 while Malta & Gozo was under British rule, the lighthouse is now a landmark in Gozo's landscape. Built on top of a hill at an elevation of 180m above sea level it's beam would be visible from about 20 nautical miles out.

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NIKON D5500

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Aperture f/11 ISO 200 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 1050/10

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Aug, 2017

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