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April 2015

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Earlier in the day, French Ridge Hut had been blanketed in snow. But on our return in the late afternoon from a day exploring the Quarterdeck Glacier, clear blue skies had created a different landscape.

– Michelle Martin

Camera settings: Canon G15, F2.8, ISO 80, 1/320sec

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