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August 24, 2009

River Candles Hearts Flower floating boat - Fenghuang, Hunan, China - Daily Travel Photos
(Fenghuang, Hunan, China)
f/2.8 ▪ 1/30s ▪ @97mm ▪ ISO800 ▪ Canon 5D ▪ Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8

River of flaming boats - Fenghuang, Hunan, China - Daily Travel Photos
(Fenghuang, Hunan, China)
f/2.8 ▪ 1/20s ▪ @159mm ▪ ISO400 ▪ Canon 5D ▪ Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8
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A Li River tradition, purchased floating candles are launched down the river in Fenghuang.

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