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Saint Michael's Mount) is a rocky tidal island and a commune in Normandy, France. It is located approximately one kilometre (just over half a mile) off the country's north-western coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches. The population of the island is 44, as of 2009. The island has held strategic fortifications since ancient times, and since the 8th century AD been the seat of the monastery from which it draws its name. The Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay are part of the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. More than 3,000,000 people visit it each year

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Luna 0873, on December 4, 2011, said:

Very nice photo!

ancan5, on December 5, 2011, said:

Thanks a lot Luna 0873! Much appreciated!

Greetings, Annica

B Humphreys, on December 5, 2011, said:

Lovely, Annica!

Agneta Bodin, on December 5, 2011, said:

Mycket vacker solnedgång, like

Hälsningar, Agneta

JMVales, on December 5, 2011, said:

:) una foto muy bonita. es un lugar con un encanto especial, yo estuve hace dos años y me gustó mucho. un saludo.

ancan5, on December 6, 2011, said:

Thank you B Humphreys, Agneta and JMVales for your nice words about my photo! Much appreciated!

Greetings, Annica

EveLinden, on December 9, 2011, said:

I like this composition very much! Lovely evening colours and reflections... Regards, Eve

ancan5, on December 9, 2011, said:

It was a marvellous view when the sun went down. Thanks a lot Eve!

Greetings, Annica

&ri.co, on December 9, 2011, said:

very beautiful colours!! greetings!! like

javad Ale ali, on December 9, 2011, said:

Great photo

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ancan5, on December 9, 2011, said:

Thanks &ri.co and javad Ale ali! Much appreciated!

Greetings, Annica

Krystyna SIEG, on December 9, 2011, said:

LIKE...super shot!! Greetings,Krystyna:)

ancan5, on December 10, 2011, said:

Thank you Krystyna! I am so glad that you like my photo!

Greetings, Annica

Elemér, on December 11, 2011, said:

Beautiful colours, beautiful lights, beautiful photo! L

Elemér

ancan5, on December 12, 2011, said:

Many thanks Elemér for your nice comment and L!

Greetings, Annica

odeveld, on December 16, 2011, said:

Hi Ancan, it's an atmospheric picture! L! This are my wishes! With friendly greetings from Belgium, Odeveld

ancan5, on December 18, 2011, said:

Thanks a lot Odeveld! Much appreciated!

Greetings, Annica

Haris., on December 18, 2011, said:

Excellent composition,nice colors and view…

LIKE + YS

Best wishes

Akbar&Armaghan Nouri, on December 18, 2011, said:

excellent shot

very beautiful

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olafju, on December 18, 2011, said:

Hello Annica, beautiful sunset.

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Greetings from Germany Olaf

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Photo taken in D275, 50170 Pontorson, France

48° 37' 4.71" N 1° 29' 25.54" W

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Uploaded on December 4, 2011
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- Camera: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D80
- Taken on 2011/09/29 18:38:53
- Exposure: 0.008s (1/125)
- Focal Length: 32.00mm
- F/Stop: f/10.000
- ISO Speed: ISO125
- Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
- No flash