Lake sunset. Images of Canberra

johnboy 12 February 2012 12 February 2012 4

lake sunset

Martyo watched the sun go down over Lake Burley Griffin yesterday and sent us this piece of gorgeous as a result.

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4 Responses to Lake sunset. Images of Canberra

far_northact 1:52 pm 12 Feb 12

Great shot!

Jethro 1:42 pm 12 Feb 12

Watson said :

Stunning! I sometimes have to remind myself to really look around and take in how beautiful this city is.

+1 .. great shot of part of our beautiful city.

Watson 12:56 pm 12 Feb 12

Stunning! I sometimes have to remind myself to really look around and take in how beautiful this city is.

basketcase 12:46 pm 12 Feb 12

Great shot, +1

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