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A rainbow over Machu Picchu

After a 3 day hike, we camped at this location over looking the mountains. Here you can see the large pointy peak of Machu Picchu Mountain on the left, and the ancient ruins in the saddle to the right of the mountain peak. The brightest rainbow I had ever seen appeared while taking in the already incredible view. My partner is standing in the centre/bottom of the photo which shows the scale of the mountains in the background.

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Date Taken: 03.2018
Date Uploaded: 10.2018
Photo Location: Peru
Copyright: © Monique Peace