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Parys Mountain
Parys Mountain - by Zbigniew Siwik ©
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Parys Mountain

The mountain was mined for copper ore in the early Bronze Age and dominated the world's copper market during the 1780s, when the mine was the largest in Europe . Copper was used to sheath the admiralty's wooden ships of war, in order to prevent the growth of seaweed and barnacles and to prevent boring by worms. This increased their manoeuvrability and made possible Nelson's victories.
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Photographer: © Zbigniew Siwik (Gallery)(27th July 2016)

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Comment by Edward Lever(27th July 2016)

A superb image in so many ways. Also some fascinating narrative which adds so much historical detail. This contribution sets the standard which all should aspire to.

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Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 5D
Exposure Program: Aperture Priority, Focal length: 20 mm, Aperture: f 11.3, ISO: 100, Exposure time: 1/125 sec, Metering Mode: Multi-Segment, Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Date/Time Creation: June 3, 2016, 4:51 pm
ImageID:1200122, Image size: 4368 x 2912 pixels

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