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The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
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 Beautiful Mountain Shadow in Western Italy

   October 27, 2021

    DAN_0027

   Photographer:  Daniele Cipollina

   Summary Author:  Daniele Cipollina;  Cadan Cummings

   This photo of a beautiful  mountain shadow was taken in
    Valdieri, Italy near the entrance to the  Valasco Refuge. A
   product of  atmospheric optics and impeccable timing, landscape
   shadows appear most prominently in the morning and evening when the Sun
   is low in the sky. Note the triangular shape of the shadow projected
   from the top of the mountain. Due to  perspective, mountain shadows
   can appear triangular regardless of the shape of the mountaintop. This
   image was taken at 7:41 am local time on August 17, 2021.

   Photo data: Nikon Z50 + Nikkor 16/50; focal length 16 mm; ISO 100;
   1/320 sec; f: 6.3
     * Valdeier, Italy Coordinates: 44.278, 7.395

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